natural philosophy
Origin of natural philosophy
1Other words from natural philosophy
- natural philosopher, noun
Words Nearby natural philosophy
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How to use natural philosophy in a sentence
The French have a very natural philosophy about food and the taste is just delicious.
Metaphysics and natural philosophy expressed the genius of Europe; he substricts the religion of Asia as the base.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordYet I found these men, in this instance, possessed of more practical natural philosophy than myself.
Papers from Overlook-House | Casper AlmoreGeometry is desirable, not as a noble intellectual exercise, but as a handmaid to natural philosophy.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VI | John LordHe taught Latin in the first two years, and natural philosophy in the third.
At twenty-two he was made professor of natural philosophy at Glasgow, and he held this position for more than fifty years.
The Complete Club Book for Women | Caroline French Benton
British Dictionary definitions for natural philosophy
(now only used in Scottish universities) physical science, esp physics
Derived forms of natural philosophy
- natural philosopher, noun
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