field of force
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
A term used in physics to denote the range within which a force, such as magnetism, is effective.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “field of force” mean?
A term used in physics to denote the range within which a force, such as magnetism, is effective.
Is “field of force” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.