Synonyms for

Physicists

Verb / ˈfɪzɪsɪsts / Another word for physicists — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Physicists are scientists who study physics, which is the study of matter and energy.

Synonyms & similar words

physicist scientists physicians researchers experts scholars academics thinkers intellectuals analyzers investigators explorers observers scholastics students professors teachers lecturers instructors tutors mentors

Common collocations

  • theoretical physicists
  • experimental physicists
  • particle physicists
  • quantum physicists
  • physicists and chemists
  • physicists at CERN
  • physicists study
  • physicists debate

Word family

noun physicist
verb physic
adjective physical
adverb physically

Usage note

Physicists is the plural form of physicist, referring to experts in the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy. There are no direct antonyms as it refers to a profession.

Example sentences

  1. The physicists discovered a new particle in their experiment.
  2. My dad is a physicist and he teaches me about science.
  3. The physicists were awarded the Nobel Prize for their research on black holes.
  4. The physicists used mathematical equations to explain their theory.
  5. The physicists collaborated with engineers to build a new machine.

Quotes

  • 'The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.' - Albert Einstein
  • 'Physics is like sex: sure, it may give some practical results, but that's not why we do it.' - Richard Feynman
  • 'Physics is the only not-necessarily-narcissistic way humankind has yet found to contemplate herself.' - John Updike

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