WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
nat′ural philos′ophy, 
    1. See natural science. 
    2. PhysicsSee physical science. 
    • late Middle English 1425–75
    nat′ural philos′opher. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
natural philosophy n
  1. (now only used in Scottish universities) physical science, esp physics
natural philosopher n
'natural philosophy' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
physics - philosophical - philosophy

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