force of habit
An act that has been repeated to the point where the performance of the act becomes automatic.
"Only force of habit will explain why people today do honor to Christopher Columbus." - New York Times, 1937
force
UK /fɔːs/ US /fɔːs/
noun 6verb 6name 2
Definitions
noun
1
Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
the force of an appeal, an argument, or a contract
show of force
2
A physical quantity that denotes ability to push, pull, twist or accelerate a body and which has a direction and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance/time² (ML/T²): SI: newton (N); CGS: dyne (dyn).
Torque is the rotational version of force.
Force is the result of fundamental interactions.
3
A physical quantity that denotes ability to push, pull, twist or accelerate a body and which has a direction and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance/time² (ML/T²): SI: newton (N); CGS: dyne (dyn).
Most physicists deem there to be four fundamental forces: the weak force, the strong force, gravitation, and the electromagnetic force.
fictitious forces
4
A physical quantity that denotes ability to push, pull, twist or accelerate a body and which has a direction and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance/time² (ML/T²): SI: newton (N); CGS: dyne (dyn).
The Europeans tried, my goodness how they tried. But on the day the US proved too strong and too inspired. They were, dammit, just better. And when Leonard's putt dropped they clearly had the force with them as well.
The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural.
5
A physical quantity that denotes ability to push, pull, twist or accelerate a body and which has a direction and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance/time² (ML/T²): SI: newton (N); CGS: dyne (dyn).
A doorknob of whatever roundish shape is effectively a continuum of levers, with the axis of the latching mechanism—known as the spindle—being the fulcrum about which the turning takes place. Applying a force tangential to the knob is essentially equivalent to applying one perpendicular to a radial line defining the lever.
Two forces acting upon the same point on an object will cancel out only if they have equal magnitude and opposite directions.
verb
1
To make someone or something do something, often regardless of their will.
Captain Edward Carlisle[…]felt a curious sensation of helplessness seize upon him as he met her steady gaze,[…]; he could not tell what this prisoner might do. He cursed the fate which had assigned such a duty, cursed especially that fate which forced a gallant soldier to meet so superb a woman as this under handicap so hard.
The second problem is the economy, the shocking state of which has forced the decision to apply to the EU.
2
To constrain by force; to overcome the limitations or resistance of.
Shall wee force the general law of nature, which in all living creatures under heaven is seene to tremble at paine?
3
To drive (something) by force, to propel (generally + prepositional phrase or adverb).
It stuck so fast, so deeply buried lay / That scarce the victor forced the steel away.
to force the tyrant from his seat by war
4
To cause to occur (despite inertia, resistance etc.); to produce through force.
The comedian's jokes weren't funny, but I forced a laugh now and then.
Janet Tobacman of Woman Organized for Reproductive Choice (WORC) in Chicago and New Jewish Agenda stated, "R2N2 needs omre discussion and action around sexuality in general," forcing a concern that had little discussion throughout the conference.
5
To forcibly open (a door, lock etc.).
I forgot my keys in and so we had to force (open) the door.
noun
1
A waterfall or cascade.
to see the falls or force of the river Kent
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