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Physic: meaning, definitions and examples

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physic

 

[ หˆfษชz.ษชks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

field of study

Physics is a branch of science that studies matter, energy, and the fundamental forces of nature. It explores the interactions between particles and the laws that govern the physical universe. Physics encompasses various fields including mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics.

Synonyms

natural philosophy, physical science.

Examples of usage

  • He studied physics at university.
  • Physics explains how objects move.
  • The laws of physics govern how we understand the universe.
Context #2 | Noun

physical body

The term 'physic' can also refer to the physical body or health of a person, in an archaic sense. This usage is less common in modern times but was historically prevalent.

Synonyms

body, health.

Examples of usage

  • He was concerned for his physic after the illness.
  • The physic of the athlete contributed to his performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "physic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fรญsica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅŒเคคเคฟเค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Physik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fisika

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะทะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fizyka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰ฉ็†ๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท physique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญsica

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fizik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ๋ฆฌํ•™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠุฒูŠุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fyzika

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fyzika

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰ฉ็†ๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fizika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eรฐlisfrรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธะทะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fizika

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fรญsica

Etymology

The word 'physics' comes from the Ancient Greek word 'phusis' (ฯ†ฯฯƒฮนฯ‚), meaning 'nature'. The term began to be used in a more specialized manner in the Middle Ages when scholars sought to categorize knowledge about the natural world. It evolved to encompass not only the study of the natural world but also the laws that govern it, becoming more formalized through the works of physicists like Galileo, Newton, and later Einstein. Over the centuries, physics transitioned from being a philosophical inquiry into a rigorous empirical science, leading to developments in technology and an increased understanding of the universe.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,070, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.