physicist
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Noun — A scientist who specializes in physics.
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Etymology
From physics plus -ist; the term was coined by the English scholar William Whewell in the 1840s.
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What does “physicist” mean?
The word “physicist” means a scientist who specializes in physics. In plain terms, someone who studies or works in physics professionally.
How do you pronounce “physicist”?
“Physicist” is pronounced FIH-zih-sihst (/ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “physicist” in a sentence?
Here is “physicist” used in a sentence: “The physicist explained how black holes bend light.”
What part of speech is “physicist”?
“Physicist” is a noun.
Where does the word “physicist” come from?
The word “physicist” dates back to around 1840. From physics plus -ist; the term was coined by the English scholar William Whewell in the 1840s.
Is “physicist” a common word?
“Physicist” is an uncommon word in modern English.
