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M-theory

framework of superstring theory incorporating all five superstring theories
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M-theory

Summary

M-theory is a physical theory[1]. M-theory ranks in the top 5% of physical_theory entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,929 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • M-theory is credited with the discovery of Edward Witten[3].
  • M-theory's instance of is recorded as physical theory[4].
  • M-theory's time of discovery or invention is recorded as 1995[5].

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Definition and Type

M-theory's instance of is recorded as physical theory[4].

Why It Matters

M-theory ranks in the top 5% of physical_theory entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,929 views/month).[2] M-theory has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] M-theory is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Related Entities

Edward Witten

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Twofivesixbot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → physical theory
    Aliases → —
    Instance of → —
    Discoverer or inventor → Edward Witten
    "/* wbsetclaim-update-qualifiers:1||1|7 */ [[Property:P2347]]: 20996, mv to monolingual text names on YSO statements"
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