physique

Definitions of physique
  1. noun
    the science of matter and energy and their interactions
    synonyms: science physique
    see moresee less
    types:
    show 11 types...
    hide 11 types...
    astronomie
    the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
    astronautique
    the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
    électronique
    the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices
    mécanique
    the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
    mécanique statistique
    the branch of physics that makes theoretical predictions about the behavior of macroscopic systems on the basis of statistical laws governing its component particles
    mécanique quantique
    the branch of quantum physics that accounts for matter at the atomic level; an extension of statistical mechanics based on quantum theory (especially the Pauli exclusion principle)
    hydraulique
    study of the mechanics of fluids
    statique
    the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium
    cinétique, dynamique
    the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies
    cinématique
    the branch of mechanics concerned with motion without reference to force or mass
    aérodynamique, aéromécanique
    the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow
    type of:
    science naturelle
    the sciences involved in the study of the physical world and its phenomena
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘physique'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family

Vocabulary lists containing physique

view more about the vocabulary list
And Then There Were None
Agatha Christie

Investigate these words from Agatha Christie's masterpiece to figure out why it's the world's best-selling mystery novel.

view more about the vocabulary list
English Words Derived from French, List 4

Bonjour, vocabulary connoisseurs! Did you know that almost 30% of words in the English language come from French? Brush up on these common English words derived from French and show everyone that your vocabulary is the crème de la crème. Here are links to our lists in the collection: List 1, List 2, List 3, List 4, List 5, List 6, List 7, List 8, List 9, List 10, List 11, Terms

view more about the vocabulary list
Dumplin'
Julie Murphy

In this hilarious and heartwarming novel, small-town girl Willowdean surprises everyone—including herself—when she enters a local pageant.

MORE VOCABULARY LISTS