physical science

noun

1. any of the natural sciences dealing with inanimate matter or with energy, as physics, chemistry, and astronomy.
2. these sciences collectively.

physical science

noun

1. any of the sciences concerned with nonliving matter, energy, and the physical properties of the universe, such as physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology Compare life science

physical science

1. Any of several branches of science, such as physics, chemistry, and astronomy, that study the nature and properties of energy and nonliving matter.
2. Compare life science

Other Words From

• physical scientist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of physical science¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

The presidency describes the programme as "essentially an open South African school teaching physical science, mathematics, biology and English".

From BBC

Clara, 21, will also be studying at Imperial College London this coming year, where she will be doing a masters in machine learning and big data in physical sciences.

From BBC

A large group there surrounded and barricaded a physical sciences hall Wednesday, but police moved in much sooner and arrested 47 people after forcing the group off campus and taking down their encampment.

From Los Angeles Times

On Wednesday evening, scores of police officers in riot gear were moving on pro-Palestinian demonstrators at UCI who occupied and barricaded the physical sciences lecture hall.

From Los Angeles Times

Students need solid grounding in the physical science of energy options to understand the fundamental limits of all energy-conversion approaches while recognizing the potential in new approaches like renewables and efficiency.

From Seattle Times