Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical system in which the universe is divided into separate physical laws, each governing a different realm of reality.

“The concept of physitism has been explored in various philosophical and scientific theories.”

2. noun

A hypothetical system in which different physical laws apply to different parts of the universe, often used to explain phenomena such as dark matter and dark energy.

“Researchers have proposed several models of physitism to explain the observed behavior of the universe.”