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Astrophysicist: meaning, definitions and examples

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astrophysicist

 

[ æstroʊˈfɪzɪsɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

science field

An astrophysicist is a scientist who studies the physical properties and behavior of celestial bodies and the universe as a whole. They apply the principles of physics and chemistry to understand astronomical phenomena, including the formation of stars, galaxies, and the cosmos. Their research can involve theoretical modeling, observational data analysis, and experimental work.

Synonyms

astronomer, cosmologist, space scientist

Examples of usage

  • The astrophysicist presented their findings on black holes.
  • Many astrophysicists work with telescopes to observe distant galaxies.
  • She became an astrophysicist after studying astronomy in college.

Translations

Translations of the word "astrophysicist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 astrofísico

🇮🇳 खगोल भौतिकी

🇩🇪 Astrophysiker

🇮🇩 astrofisikawan

🇺🇦 астрофізик

🇵🇱 astrofizyk

🇯🇵 天体物理学者

🇫🇷 astrophysicien

🇪🇸 astrofísico

🇹🇷 astrofizik

🇰🇷 천체 물리학자

🇸🇦 عالم الفلك

🇨🇿 astrofyzik

🇸🇰 astrofyzik

🇨🇳 天体物理学家

🇸🇮 astrofizik

🇮🇸 stjarnfræðingur

🇰🇿 астроном-ғалым

🇬🇪 ასტროფიზიკოსი

🇦🇿 astrofizik

🇲🇽 astrofísico

Etymology

The term 'astrophysicist' is derived from the combination of 'astro-', relating to stars or celestial bodies, and 'physicist', someone who specializes in physics. The word 'astro' comes from the Greek word 'astron', meaning 'star'. The study of astrophysics began in the 19th century, building on classical physics and observational astronomy. Early astrophysicists sought to understand the fundamental principles governing the universe, connecting theories of physics with the observable cosmos. Over the years, this field has expanded significantly, incorporating advanced technology and interdisciplinary approaches, ultimately aiming to answer some of the most profound questions about the nature of space, time, and existence.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,165, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.