Etymology
Meaning
Geophysics is the scientific study of the physical properties and processes of the Earth, its atmosphere, and oceans.
Origin
The term "geophysics" was first used in the early 19th century. It was originally coined to describe the study of the Earth's magnetism, but it has since been expanded to encompass a wide range of Earth sciences, including:
Etymology Geo from Greek geo meaning earth land physics from Greek physike
Etymology The term physics originates from the Ancient Greek word physikos meaning
Etymology habitat n mid 17th century from French habitat from Latin habitare dwel
Etymology Middle English mery from Old English myrige of unknown origin Meaning
Etymology The word crisis comes from the Greek word krisis which means a turning p
Etymology Middle English tantelize tantalyze Late Latin tantalizare Greek Tantalizein
Etymology From Middle English glorie from Old French gloire ultimately from Latin glor
Etymology Latin colere to tend cultivate Old French cultiver Middle English cul
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Etymology The word celestial derives from the Latin word caelestis meaning heavenly
