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natural philosophy

American  

noun

  1. natural science.

  2. physical science.

natural philosophy British  

noun

  1. (now only used in Scottish universities) physical science, esp physics

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Etymology

Origin of natural philosophy

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75

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