physical system

noun

The portion of the physical universe chosen for analysis, with everything outside the system known as the environment.

Meanings

nounphysical system (plural physical systems)

plural physical systems

  1. natural sciencesThe portion of the physical universe chosen for analysis, with everything outside the system known as the environment.

Translations

Romanian sistem fizic
  • sistem fizicportion of the physical universe chosen for analysis, with everything outside the system known as the environment
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APA

physical system. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/physical%20system

MLA

“physical system.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/physical%20system. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “physical system,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/physical%20system.

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