natural philosophy

noun
UK: /ˌnætʃ.ər.əl fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/
US: /ˌnætʃ.ər.əl fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/

  1. An old way to talk about science, especially physics.

    1. He studied natural philosophy, learning about the world around him.
    2. Many early scientists considered their work as a part of natural philosophy, not separate from it.

  2. The study of nature and the physical universe, especially before modern science.

    1. Isaac Newton's book was a major work in natural philosophy.
    2. The professor lectured on the history of natural philosophy and its influence on scientific thought.

Synonyms

science physics

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "natural philosophy" in English means: An old way to talk about science, especially physics., The study of nature and the physical universe, especially before modern science..

The phonetic transcription of "natural philosophy" is /ˌnætʃ.ər.əl fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/ in British English and /ˌnætʃ.ər.əl fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "natural philosophy": science, physics.

Example usage of "natural philosophy": "He studied natural philosophy, learning about the world around him.". More examples on the page.