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Newton's apples

Newton's apples is the plural of Newton's apple.

Meaning of Newton's apple

Noun

Newton's apple (plural Newton's apples)

  1. Something that acts as a source of inspiration or triggers an important realization for someone.
    • The 'perfect fluid' which Lord Kelvin desiderated, is an instance that scientists are on the outlook for something that will serve as a Newton's apple to lead them to the larger truth which urges birth from their instincts of faith.1913, Archibald Allan, Space and Personality, Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd, page 204

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What is Newton's apples the plural of?
Newton's apples is the plural of Newton's apple.

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