Pronunciation: /ˈfɪzɪk/

Definitions of physic

noun a medicine or drug, especially a cathartic

Example Sentences

A1 I need to study physics for my exam.

A2 She is taking a course in physics at the university.

B1 The physics of motion is a fascinating subject to study.

B2 The physicist conducted experiments to test his theories.

C1 The advanced physics class covered topics such as quantum mechanics.

C2 His groundbreaking research in theoretical physics earned him a Nobel Prize.

verb to treat with or administer medicine or drugs

Example Sentences

A1 I physic my cat by brushing her fur every day.

A2 She physicked her sore muscles with a heating pad.

B1 The doctor recommended physic exercises to improve his mobility.

B2 The therapist taught him how to physic his back pain through stretching.

C1 She is trained to physic patients with physical therapy techniques.

C2 The athlete knows how to physic his body to recover quickly after intense training sessions.

Examples of physic in a Sentence

formal The study of physic involves the understanding of the laws of nature and the properties of matter.

informal She's majoring in physic at university because she loves studying how the world works.

slang I heard that new physic professor is really cool and makes the subject interesting.

figurative The physic of emotions can be just as complex as the physic of the physical world.

Grammatical Forms of physic

past tense

physicked

plural

physics

comparative

more physic

superlative

most physic

present tense

physic

future tense

will physic

perfect tense

has physicked

continuous tense

is physicking

singular

physic

positive degree

physic

infinitive

to physic

gerund

physicking

participle

physicked

Origin and Evolution of physic

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'physic' originated from the Latin word 'physica' which means 'natural science' or 'medicine'. It was later adapted into Old French as 'fisique' and eventually made its way into Middle English as 'physic'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the study of natural science or medicine, the word 'physic' evolved over time to primarily mean a medicinal substance or treatment. It is now commonly used to describe the practice of medicine or medical treatment.