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astrophysics

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/ˌæstroʊˈfɪzɪks/

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/ˌæstrəʊˈfɪzɪks/

study of celestial bodies

Etymology

Etymology Information

'astrophysics' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'astron' meaning 'star' and 'physis' meaning 'nature'.

Historical Evolution

'astron' and 'physis' combined in the 19th century to form the modern English word 'astrophysics'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the study of the nature of stars', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the branch of astronomy dealing with the physical properties of celestial bodies'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the branch of astronomy concerned with the physical nature of stars and other celestial bodies, and the application of the laws and theories of physics to understand astronomical observations.

Astrophysics helps us understand the universe's origins and structure.

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