physics
US /ˈfɪzɪks/
Definition
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
He studied physics at university before becoming a research engineer.
Word Family
Collocations
- Easy study high school physicsto devote time and attention to acquiring knowledge regarding high school physics
- Medium applied engineering physics principlesto applied engineering physics principles, meaning to put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
- Hard breakthrough research in quantum physicsdescribing breakthrough research in quantum physics (a productive insight)
- Very Hard defy the known laws of physicsto defy the known laws of physics, meaning to resist or confront with resistance
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