Astrophysics: meaning, definitions and examples
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astrophysics
[ ˌæstrəʊˈfɪzɪks ]
study of celestial objects
Astrophysics is the branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of the universe, including the physical properties of celestial objects, the interstellar medium, and cosmic phenomena such as black holes, dark matter, and cosmic microwave background radiation.
Synonyms
cosmology, space physics.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| astrophysics |
Astrophysics is best used when talking about the physical nature of celestial bodies and phenomena, ranging from stars and planets to galaxies and black holes. It's a broad field that combines principles of physics and astronomy.
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Examples of usage
- Astrophysics helps us understand the origins and evolution of galaxies.
- Research in astrophysics explores the mysteries of the universe.
- The field of astrophysics combines physics and astronomy.
Translations
Translations of the word "astrophysics" in other languages:
🇵🇹 astrofísica
🇮🇳 खगोल भौतिकी
🇩🇪 Astrophysik
🇮🇩 astrofisika
🇺🇦 астрофізика
🇵🇱 astrofizyka
🇯🇵 天体物理学 (てんたいぶつりがく)
🇫🇷 astrophysique
🇪🇸 astrofísica
🇹🇷 astrofizik
🇰🇷 천체물리학 (cheonche mullihak)
🇸🇦 الفيزياء الفلكية
🇨🇿 astrofyzika
🇸🇰 astrofyzika
🇨🇳 天体物理学 (tiāntǐ wùlǐ xué)
🇸🇮 astrofizika
🇮🇸 stjörnufræði
🇰🇿 астрофизика
🇬🇪 ასტროფიზიკა
🇦🇿 astrofizika
🇲🇽 astrofísica
Etymology
The term 'astrophysics' originated in the 19th century from the combination of 'astro-' (related to stars) and 'physics'. It emerged as a distinct scientific discipline to study the physical properties and phenomena of celestial objects beyond the scope of traditional astronomy.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,327, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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