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phys & plur
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| phys | Greek “Nature” |
| physics | (n) the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy |
| physiology | (n) the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts. |
| physique | (n) the form, size, and development of a person’s body. |
| physical | (adj) of or relating to the body as opposed to the mind; of or relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete. |
| physiocratic | (adj) used to describe a society that is governed by the belief that land and its natural products are the only true form of wealth. |
| biophysics | (n ) the science of the application of the laws of physics to biological phenomena. |
| physiography | (n) the science of physical geography; the systematic description of nature in general |
| plur | Latin “More” |
| pluralist | (n) a person who believes that the existence of different types of people, beliefs, and opinions within a society is a good thing. |
| pluralism | (n) a condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc. coexist |
| plural | (adj) more than one in number. |
| plurality | (n) fact of being numerous; a large number; multitude. |
| e pluribus unum | - the motto of the United States of America and appears on the Great Seal of the United States and on some U.S. coins. |
| e pluribus unum | Latin for “out of many, one” |
| plurality | In an election: Candidate A gets 40% Candidate B gets 35% Candidate C gets 25% Candidate A wins a plurality (they have the most votes) but not a majority (they have less than 50%). |