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Definition of physicist

physicist

/ˈfɪz.ə.sɪst/
phys · i · cist
Adverb:physically
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Plural:physicists
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Adjective:physical
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physicist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A scientist who specializes in physics, the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter, energy, space, and time.

Example

"The theoretical physicist published a groundbreaking paper on quantum mechanics and black holes."

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'physicist' (a scientist who studies physics) with 'physician' (a medical doctor).

• Rhymes for physicist

• Nearby Words

physically
physicalness
physician
physicist
physics
physio
physiological

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1840 by English polymath William Whewell from 'physics' and the suffix '-ist' to distinguish a specialist in the physical sciences from a 'physician' (a medical practitioner).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Physicist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/physicist
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