law of nature
A scientific generalization about nature based upon empirical observationA scientific generalization about nature based upon empirical observation.
» You can't go against the laws of nature.
Против законов природы не пойдёшь. — marafon
Невозможно идти против законов природы. — soweli_Elepanto
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2 sensesA scientific generalization about nature based upon empirical observation.
зако́н приро́дыzakón priródy
a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature
A generally shared legal or moral principle.
Examples
17 sentencesYou can't go against the laws of nature.
ruПротив законов природы не пойдёшь. — marafon
We are subject to the laws of nature.
ruМы подчиняемся законам природы. — sharptoothed
deWir sind den Naturgesetzen unterworfen. — MUIRIEL
Everything is subject to the laws of nature.
ruВсё подчиняется законам природы. — shanghainese
deAlles unterliegt den Naturgesetzen. — kolonjano
Not all the laws of nature are correct.
The laws of nature are immoral.
ruЗаконы природы аморальны. — marafon
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
plural: laws of nature| Singular | law of nature |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
4 synonyms- a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature:law
Word family
17 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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