physics — the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪzɪks/
Example Sentences
- My physics teacher said gravity works even on weekends, which explains why I can't get out of bed on Saturdays.
- Einstein revolutionized physics with his theory of relativity.
- The physics of cooking explains why my instant noodles always taste better at 3 AM.
physics
NOUN[/ˈfɪzɪks/]
the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Physics derives from ancient Greek 'physika', meaning 'things of nature' or 'natural things'. The term was popularized through Aristotle's treatise 'Physika', which addressed natural philosophy, eventually evolving into the modern scientific discipline of physics.
Breakdown
physika (from Greek 'physis', meaning nature or natural order) → physics. The Greek root 'physis' (nature) + the suffix '-ika' (things related to) forms the original sense of 'natural things', which was later nominalized in English as a scientific field.
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📝Examples
“My physics teacher said gravity works even on weekends, which explains why I can't get out of bed on Saturdays.”
“Einstein revolutionized physics with his theory of relativity.”
“The physics of cooking explains why my instant noodles always taste better at 3 AM.”
“She decided to major in physics to understand how the universe works.”
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