Definition of physics
1
: a science that deals with matter and energy and their interactions
2a
: the physical processes and phenomena of a particular system
b
: the physical properties and composition of something
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Playing the role of the Socratic gadfly in the foundations of physics is sometimes important. — Adam Lashinsky, Fortune, "Is WeWork Really a Tech Company? The Answer Matters—Data Sheet," 6 Sep. 2019 Amidei is a member of Maine South’s class of 1974 and a professor of physics at the University of Michigan. — Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Three more alumni chosen for Maine South High School’s Wall of Honor," 5 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'physics.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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