Thought-experiment
noun
1.
Physics. a demonstration or calculation that is based on the postulates of a theory, as relativity, and that demonstrates or clarifies the consequences of the postulates.
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adjective 1. showing consideration for others; considerate. 2. characterized by or manifesting careful thought: a thoughtful essay. 3. occupied with or given to thought; contemplative; meditative; reflective: in a thoughtful mood. 4. careful, heedful, or mindful: to be thoughtful of one’s safety. adjective 1. considerate in the treatment of other people 2. showing careful thought […]
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adjective 1. lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark. 2. characterized by or showing lack of thought: a shallow, thoughtless book. 3. not thinking enough; careless or heedless: thoughtless of his health. 4. devoid of or lacking capacity for thought. adjective 1. inconsiderate: a thoughtless remark 2. having or showing lack of […]
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adjective 1. lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark. 2. characterized by or showing lack of thought: a shallow, thoughtless book. 3. not thinking enough; careless or heedless: thoughtless of his health. 4. devoid of or lacking capacity for thought. adjective 1. inconsiderate: a thoughtless remark 2. having or showing lack of […]
- Thought-out
adjective 1. produced by or showing the results of much thought: a carefully thought-out argument. adjective 1. conceived and developed in the manner specified: a well thought-out scheme adjective produced through careful planning or much mental effort; showing the results of careful and thorough consideration Examples The boys made a well thought-out science fair project. […]