astrofisica

astrophysics

noun ah-stroh-FEE-zee-kah Rare

Origin: From Greek astron 'star' + physis 'nature' — the physics of celestial objects.

Usage Note

Astrofisica is feminine (l'astrofisica) and is used both for the scientific discipline and, less commonly, for a female astrophysicist (though astrofisica as the person is less frequent than astrofisico for the masculine form). The discipline studies the physical properties of stars, galaxies, and other celestial phenomena.

Examples

"L'astrofisica studia la nascita e la morte delle stelle."

Natural Translation

Astrophysics studies the birth and death of stars.

Literal Translation

The-astrophysics studies the birth and the death of-the stars.

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