"physics" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈfɪz.ɪks/ Audio: en-us-physics.ogg [US] Forms: physics, – [plural]
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  1. Physics is the kind of science that is about how the world and universe work. Usually, physics is about things like movement, heat, light, sound, and electricity.
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