Astrofisika
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A branch of astronomy that applies the principles and methodologies of “physics” to analyze the physical properties, chemical composition, and evolutionary processes of celestial objects and phenomena throughout the universe.
Synonyms & Variants
astronomi fisika
A terminological variation often used in academic contexts to refer to astrophysics.
fisika astronomi
A field of science combining physics principles in the study of astronomy.
ilmu benda langit
Descriptive term for the study of the physical properties of objects in outer space.
astronomi
A broader term that encompasses astrophysics.
fisika kosmik
An alternative term that is rarely used.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is a loanword from the English “astrophysics”. Etymologically, it is formed by combining astro, derived from Ancient Greek for star, and fisika, which refers to the science of matter and energy. In the Indonesian scientific context, this term is used formally in academic and research circles to distinguish pure celestial mechanics from the in-depth study of the physical properties of outer space objects.
Real-world Usage
Penelitian astrofisika modern mengungkap rahasia evolusi bintang di galaksi yang sangat jauh.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.