Physicist: meaning, definitions and examples

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physicist

 

[ หˆfษชzษชsษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

scientific profession

A physicist is a scientist who specializes in the field of physics, the study of matter, energy, and the fundamental forces of nature. They conduct experiments, build theories, and apply mathematical models to understand how the universe operates. Physicists can work in various branches such as theoretical physics, experimental physics, and applied physics.

Synonyms

physicist specialist, physics researcher, scientist

Examples of usage

  • The physicist conducted groundbreaking research on quantum mechanics.
  • Many physicists contributed to the development of the theory of relativity.
  • The physicist received the Nobel Prize for his work in particle physics.

Translations

Translations of the word "physicist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fรญsico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅŒเคคเคฟเค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Physiker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fisikawan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะทะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fizyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰ฉ็†ๅญฆ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท physicien

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญsico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fizik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ๋ฆฌํ•™์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠุฒูŠุงุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fyzik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fyzik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰ฉ็†ๅญฆๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fizik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eรฐlisfrรฆรฐingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธะทะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fizik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fรญsico

Etymology

The term 'physicist' originated in the late 19th century, deriving from the Greek word 'physikos', meaning 'natural', and the suffix '-ist', used to denote a person who practices or is concerned with something. The evolution of the term arose as the study of natural phenomena advanced and specialized disciplines began to emerge. Physicists sought to understand various aspects of the natural world, from the smallest particles to the largest cosmic structures. As the field of physics expanded, the role of the physicist evolved to encompass areas such as classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and modern theories including quantum mechanics and relativity. Over the years, the contributions of physicists have led to significant technological advancements and a deeper understanding of the universe.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,507, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.