protophysics

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noun

The early study of physics, before it became a rigorous established discipline.

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Meanings

nounprotophysics (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe early study of physics, before it became a rigorous established discipline.

Origin

From proto- + physics.

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APA

protophysics. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protophysics

MLA

“protophysics.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protophysics. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “protophysics,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protophysics.

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