The predominantly Greek and Latin etymological roots that form the core introductory physics vocabulary are identified. They number slightly over 260. Words with other origins and common suffixes are also listed. Definitions are also given for a group of words that have caused difficulties for students in physics classes, contrasting meanings that are, and are not related to physics. A reverse dictionary of roots, showing the individual origin of about 400 words in all areas of introductory physics is presented in an appendix. The information presented here can inform and assist in developing a physics lexicon in minority and indigenous languages and to create classroom moments that connect the origin of words with everyday life.

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物理学词汇的起源

确定了构成核心入门物理词汇的主要希腊语和拉丁语词源。它们的数量略多于 260 个。还列出了具有其他起源和常见后缀的单词。还给出了一组在物理课上给学生带来困难的单词的定义，对比了与物理相关和无关的含义。附录中提供了一本反向词根词典，显示了入门物理学所有领域中约 400 个单词的各自起源。这里提供的信息可以为开发少数民族和土著语言的物理词典提供信息和帮助，并创造将单词的起源与日常生活联系起来的课堂时刻。