force field
The term "force field" is used in various contexts, including physics, science fiction, and psychology, to describe regions or barriers influenced by forces or factors.
Definition
C1Physics
(technical, academic)A region where an object experiences a non-contact force, such as gravitational, electric, or magnetic force.
Example
- The Earth's gravitational force field keeps the moon in orbit.
B2Science Fiction
(fiction, imaginative)An invisible barrier made of energy that protects or contains objects.
Example
- The spaceship activated its force field to repel the asteroid.
C2Psychology
(theoretical, academic)The totality of factors influencing a person's behavior or decisions at a given time.
Example
- Kurt Lewin's concept of a force field helps us understand the dynamics of human behavior.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "force field":
forcing functionstrong forcedriving forceelectric fieldelectrical fieldvector fieldconservative forcefield theorycentrifugal forcefield stopfield upin forceforce of naturelife forcenuclear forcemagnetic field