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Meaning of "physical science" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Physical science is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PHYSICAL SCIENCE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Outline of physical science

Physical science is the study of physics and chemistry of nature. From the materialist and functionalist viewpoints it overlaps the life sciences where ecology studies the evidences of historical facts or evolution. Natural sciences bridge the phenomena in the physical sciences to the noumenon in the life sciences. The following is presented as an overview and topical guide of these physical sciences.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHYSICAL SCIENCE

physical activity
physical anthropology
physical chemistry
physical education
physical examination
physical exercise
physical fitness
physical geography
physical handicap
physical jerks
physical medicine
physical therapist
physical therapy
physical training
physicalism
physicalist
physicalistic
physicality
physically
physically handicapped

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHYSICAL SCIENCE

ambience
at your convenience
at your earliest convenience
audience
Bachelor of Science
computer science
conference
conscience
convenience
experience
inconvenience
life science
neuroscience
obedience
patience
political science
resilience
science
social science
target audience
work experience

Synonyms and antonyms of physical science in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «physical science» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Find out the translation of physical science to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of physical science from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «physical science» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

物理科学
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ciencia física
570 millions of speakers

English

physical science
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

भौतिक विज्ञान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العلوم الطبيعية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

физическая наука
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ciência física
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভৌত বিজ্ঞান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sciences physiques
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sains fizikal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Naturwissenschaft
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

物理科学
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

물리 과학
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ilmu pengetahuan fisik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khoa học vật lý
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உடல் அறிவியல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भौतिक विज्ञान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fizik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scienza fisica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nauki fizyczne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фізична наука
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

știință fizic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φυσικές επιστήμες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Natuur-en Skeikunde
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

naturvetenskap
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fysisk vitenskap
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of physical science

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHYSICAL SCIENCE»

The term «physical science» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.240 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of physical science
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHYSICAL SCIENCE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «physical science» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «physical science» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about physical science

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6 QUOTES WITH «PHYSICAL SCIENCE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word physical science.
1
Irving Babbitt
The humanities need to be defended today against the encroachments of physical science, as they once needed to be against the encroachment of theology.
2
David Brin
But honestly, if you do a rigorous survey of my work, I'll bet you'll find that biology is a theme far more often than physical science.
3
Murray Gell-Mann
You know, there was a time, just before I started to study physical science, when astronomers thought that systems such as we have here in the solar system required a rare triple collision of stars.
4
Steve Jurvetson
The first generation of biotech physically cut and pasted from one organism to another. You learned that taxol helped cure cancer, then you found the source organism and extracted the genes to make your drug. Now physical science is becoming information science.
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Ernst Mach
Without renouncing the support of physics, it is possible for the physiology of the senses, not only to pursue its own course of development, but also to afford to physical science itself powerful assistance.
6
Sally Ride
I liked math - that was my favorite subject - and I was very interested in astronomy and in physical science.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHYSICAL SCIENCE»

Discover the use of physical science in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to physical science and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
An Introduction to Physical Science
Consistent with previous editions of An Introduction to Physical Science, the goal of the new Thirteenth edition is to stimulate students' interest in and gain knowledge of the physical sciences.
James Shipman, Jerry Wilson, Charles Higgins, 2012
2
Physical Science in the Middle Ages
As detailed critical bibliography completes the work.
Edward Grant, 1971
3
Power Practice: Physical Science, eBook
This book supplements and enriches classroom teaching to enhance students' understanding of vocabulary, functions, and fundamental processes of physical sciences work.
Beth Barber, 2004
4
Climate Change 2007 - The Physical Science Basis: Working ...
What is happening to the climate? Climate Change 2007 - The Physical Science Basis is the most comprehensive and up-to-date scientific assessment of past, present and future climate change.
Susan Solomon, 2007
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Introduction to Physical Science, Revised Edition
The Twelfth Edition includes new content and features that help students better visualize concepts, master basic math, and practice problem solving.
James Shipman, Jerry Wilson, Aaron Todd, 2009
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A Practical Guide to Data Analysis for Physical Science Students
This book is a practical guide on how to analyze data and estimate errors. The necessary formulae for performing calculations are given, and the ideas behind them are explained, although this is not a formal text on statistics.
Louis Lyons, 1991
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Statistical Methods for Physical Science
This volume of Methods of Experimental Physics provides an extensive introduction to probability and statistics in many areas of the physical sciences, with an emphasis on the emerging area of spatial statistics.
‎1994
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Hands-on Physical Science: 75 Real-life Activities for Kids
Focused on implementing technology in the four core areas of learning--math, science, language arts, and social studies--this book covers topics like podcasting, blogging and digital diaries, building Web sites and Wikis, creating Web ...
Laurie E. Westphal, 2007
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Physical Science Experiments
Presents new, tested experiments related to the intriguing field of physical science. The experiments are designed to promote interest in science in and out of the classroom, and to improve critical-thinking skills.
Pam Walker, Elaine Wood, 2010
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Encyclopedia of physical science and technology
Following in the footsteps of the earlier editions, hundreds of the most respected scientists and engineers participated in the creation of this new edition, including many Nobel Laureates.
Robert Allen Meyers, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHYSICAL SCIENCE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term physical science is used in the context of the following news items.
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Summer program at Harris-Stowe gives science students a boost
"Students take their chemistry, their physical science, their mathematics, biology, learn how to take note-taking and study skills, all in a ... «St. Louis Public Radio, Jul 15»
2
Russia extends operation of the International Space Station until 2024
... and will remain aboard the station until late December, conducting several hundred experiments in biology, biotechnology, physical science, ... «SpaceFlight Insider, Jul 15»
3
Fond du Lac native turned Antarctic adventurer
... and steadily grew as she progressed in her undergraduate career with a major in marine science and a concentration in physical science. «Fond du Lac Reporter, Jul 15»
4
Program points to success at Glendale Community College
Nationwide, he said, physical science divisions have been reluctant to offer honors classes figuring that courses such as organic chemistry are ... «Glendale News Press, Jul 15»
5
Science has its own language
In the past five years, this research has been conducted as part of the language and learning of physical science project at Wits University's ... «Mail & Guardian Online, Jul 15»
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Who are the 3 newest astronauts in space?
... several hundred experiments in biology, biotechnology, physical science, and Earth science,” according to a NASA blog about the mission. «Christian Science Monitor, Jul 15»
7
Center Looks to Improve Idaho's Science, Math Efforts
Teacher Jacque Salisbury asks her honors physical science class weather questions Monday, March 9, 2015, at Vera O'Leary Middle School in ... «Twin Falls Times-News, Jul 15»
8
A different Unilever
... so that we can stay in touch with, and sometimes ahead of, many developments, particularly in the biological and physical science. «Food Business News, Jul 15»
9
New Iowa science standards released to State Board of Ed
In addition, four design teams (representing physical science, life science, earth/space science, and engineering) developed the framework for ... «Marion Today.org, Jul 15»
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Playground for all students considered at elementary
Principal Steve Smith said Emerson will teach physics and two physical science classes this year, and the school is exploring options to do so ... «La Crosse Tribune, Jul 15»

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