physics
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• noun
The branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy, including mechanics, heat, light, radiation, sound, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of atoms.
"She decided to major in physics at university to study quantum mechanics and astrophysics."
The physical properties, interactions, and processes of a particular object, system, or phenomenon.
"Engineers carefully modeled the physics of supersonic flight before building the prototype."
Word Nuance & Usage
Although ending in '-s', 'physics' is treated as a singular noun when referring to the academic discipline (e.g., 'Physics is a fundamental science'), though it may take a plural verb when referring to the specific physical properties or mechanics of a system.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 15th century from Latin 'physica', from Ancient Greek 'ta physika' ('the natural things'), the title of Aristotle's treatise on nature, derived from 'physis' ('nature').