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Physics

FIH-zihks

/ˈfɪzɪks/

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physics

Dictionary meaning

The science of matter and energy and their interactions.

Examples

  • Their favorite subject was physics.
  • The graduate student studied the physics of radiation.

Synonyms: natural philosophy

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