noun

astrophysics

astrophysics

She is studying astrophysics at university.

She is studying astrophysics at university.

((as a noun)) the branch of astronomy concerned with the physical nature of stars and other celestial bodies. She is studying astrophysics at university.

Synonyms: stellar physics

From Greek 'astro-' meaning 'star' and 'physics', the study of matter and energy. Literally 'the physics of stars'.

Combine 'astro' (like in astronaut) and 'physics' to remember it's the physics of space and stars.

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