Physics-ly

adv, slang

adv, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    According to or using physics. colloquial

    "Physics-ly inclined students are encouraged to derive the equations from first principles; the rest of you may keep reading."

Example

More examples

"Physics-ly inclined students are encouraged to derive the equations from first principles; the rest of you may keep reading."

Etymology

From physics + -ly, to distinguish from physically.

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