"natural philosophy" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} natural philosophy (uncountable)
  1. (historical) The objective study of nature in the widest sense; science; (later especially) physics. Wikipedia link: natural philosophy Tags: historical, uncountable Translations (objective study of nature): philosophia naturalis [feminine] (Latin)
    Sense id: en-natural_philosophy-en-noun-he~Jeimw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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