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Physics ˈfɪzɪks Study Noun Degree Quantum/Theoretical Laws Laboratory/Department

Word3 physics
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈfɪzɪks/ /ˈfɪzɪks/
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  • a degree in physics
  • quantum/theoretical physics
  • the laws of physics
  • the physics laboratory/department
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physics

(noun)/ˈfɪzɪks/ /ˈfɪzɪks/
  1. the scientific study of matter and energy and the relationships between them, including the study of forces, heat, light, sound, electricity and the structure of atoms
    • SEE ALSO astrophysics
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/astrophysics
    • a degree in physics
    • quantum/theoretical physics
    • the laws of physics
    • the physics laboratory/department
    • a physics professor/teacher
    • to study the physics of the electron

    Extra Examples

    • Einstein restructured modern physics.
    • the frontiers of fundamental physics
    • the undergraduate physics curriculum
    • university physics departments

    Word Origin

    • late 15th cent. (denoting natural science in general, especially the Aristotelian system): plural of obsolete physic ‘physical (thing)’, suggested by Latin physica, Greek phusika ‘natural things’ from phusis ‘nature’.
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