Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
outside-force
Noun
/ˈaʊtsaɪd fɔrs/
Definition
An external influence or power that affects a situation or outcome, often considered separate from the internal elements of a system.
Examples
- The weather was an outside force that disrupted our plans for the picnic.
- Economic downturns can be viewed as outside forces that affect business growth.
- In science, gravity is often considered an outside force acting on objects in motion.
Meaning
An outside force is something that comes from beyond a specific context or entity and impacts it in significant ways, often causing a change or a reaction.
Synonyms
- external influence
- foreign factor
- overriding pressure
- alien force
