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- [as-troh-fiz-iks]
- /ˌæs troʊˈfɪz ɪks/
- /ˌæs.trəʊˈfɪz.ɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [as-troh-fiz-iks]
- /ˌæs troʊˈfɪz ɪks/
Definitions of astrophysics word
- uncountable noun astrophysics Astrophysics is the study of the physical and chemical structure of the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space. 3
- noun astrophysics the branch of physics concerned with the physical and chemical properties, origin, and evolution of the celestial bodies 3
- noun astrophysics the main branch of astronomy which deals primarily with the physical properties of the universe, including luminosity, density, temperature, and chemical composition 3
- noun astrophysics the branch of astronomy that deals with the physical properties of celestial bodies and with the interaction between matter and radiation in the interior of celestial bodies and in interstellar space. 1
- noun astrophysics 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 the interpretation of astronomical observations. 1
- noun astrophysics physical astronomy 1
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Origin of astrophysics
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; astro- + physics
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Parts of speech for Astrophysics
noun
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preposition
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astrophysics popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
astrophysics usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for astrophysics
noun astrophysics
- stargazing — to gaze at or observe the stars.
- astrometry — the branch of astronomy concerned with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies
- uranology — uranography.
- selenology — the branch of astronomy that deals with the nature and origin of the physical features of the moon.
- astrochemistry — the study of the chemistry of celestial bodies and space, esp by means of spectroscopy
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