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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAstrophysicist
/ˌæstroʊˈfɪzɪsɪst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A scientist who studies the physical properties and behavior of celestial bodies and the universe.
"The astrophysicist presented her findings on black holes at the international conference." - 2
A specialist in the branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of the universe.
"As an astrophysicist, he focuses on the formation of galaxies."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'astrophysicist' is derived from the combination of 'astro-', from the Greek 'astron' meaning 'star', and 'physicist', which comes from the Latin 'physica' meaning 'natural science'. The term has evolved since the early 20th century as the study of celestial bodies and the universe became more scientific and specialized.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Astrophysicist" is said worldwide
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astrophysicien
Transliteration: as-tro-fi-zi-syen
"L'astrophysicien a découvert une nouvelle exoplanète."
Astrophysiker
Transliteration: as-tro-fi-zi-ker
"Der Astrophysiker erklärte die Entstehung von Sternen."
astrofisico
Transliteration: as-tro-fi-zi-co
"L'astrofisico ha pubblicato un articolo sulla materia oscura."
astrofísico
Transliteration: as-tro-fi-si-co
"El astrofísico presentó su investigación sobre agujeros negros."
astrofísico
Transliteration: as-tro-fi-si-co
"O astrofísico fez uma descoberta importante sobre a radiação cósmica."
खगोल भौतिकी
Transliteration: khagol bhautikī
"खगोल भौतिकी ने ब्रह्मांड के रहस्यों को उजागर किया।"
天体物理学家
Transliteration: tiāntǐ wùlǐxuéjiā
"天体物理学家研究黑洞的性质。"
천체 물리학자
Transliteration: cheonche mulrihakja
"천체 물리학자는 우주의 기원에 대해 연구하고 있다."
宇宙物理学者
Transliteration: uchū-rikigakusha
"宇宙物理学者は新しい星の形成について研究しています。"
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