Physical Science Vocabulary

noun the extreme or terminal point, limit, or part of something

• The doctor examined the patient's extremity to check for any signs of injury.
• She accidentally bumped her extremity on the table and it really hurt.
• I can't believe he went to that extreme to win the game.
• The extremity of the situation called for immediate action.

verb to insert or introduce (something) between other things or parts; to estimate a value of a function between two known values

• The scientist used advanced mathematical techniques to interpolate missing data points in the research study.
• I had to guess and interpolate the missing information in the report.
• I had to kinda fill in the blanks and interpolate some stuff for the presentation.
• Sometimes in life, we have to interpolate our way through uncertain situations to find the right path.

noun a line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure

• An isobar is a line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
• Meteorologists use isobars to track changes in air pressure.
• I have no idea what those isobars on the map mean.
• In the business world, the isobar represents the equilibrium between supply and demand.

noun physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; that which occupies space and possesses rest mass

verb be of importance; have significance

• The scientific matter discussed in the conference was quite complex.
• It doesn't matter if you come a little late to the party.
• She's always in everyone's business, but it ain't no matter to me.
• His heart was heavy with the weight of the matter.