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ABC's the fundamental principles of any branch of knowledge; basics. [1/2 definitions]
abnormal psychology the branch of psychology that is concerned with patterns of behavior, thought, and feeling that deviate greatly from average patterns.
acoustics (used with a sing. verb) the branch of science dealing with the physics of sound. [1/2 definitions]
aerobiology a branch of biology concerned with airborne viruses, microbes, pollutants, and the like.
aerology the branch of meteorology that deals with the entire atmosphere, esp. the upper atmosphere.
aerostatics (used with a sing. verb) the branch of aeromechanics that deals with gases in equilibrium and with the equilibrium of airborne bodies or aircraft under changing atmospheric conditions.
aesthetics (used with a sing. verb) a branch of philosophy that deals with formal beauty in art.
affiliate to associate or connect (oneself) as a subordinate member or branch (usu. fol. by "with"). [2/4 definitions]
air force the aviation branch of a nation's military forces, or one of the units under an air command.
analytic geometry a branch of geometry that uses algebraic equations to determine distance or the like by using variables defined by coordinates; Cartesian geometry.
analytics (used with a sing. verb) the branch of logic that deals with the process of analyzing.
anthropometry a branch of anthropology concerned with comparative measurements of the human body, among individuals or groups.
apologetics (used with a sing. verb) the branch of theology dealing with the defense and proof of a religious faith, esp. Christianity.
articulation a joint, such as one between bones or between a branch and the point of attachment of a leaf. [1/5 definitions]
artillery the branch of an army that uses these weapons. [1/3 definitions]
astronomy the branch of science concerned with the physical universe beyond the atmosphere of the earth.
astrophysics (used with a sing. verb) the branch of physics that deals with the physical and chemical properties of heavenly bodies and interstellar space.
axil the upper angle between a leaf, flower, twig, or the like, and the stem or branch from which it grows.
axiology a branch of philosophy that examines the nature of value and various types of values, as in morals, metaphysics, religion, or the like.
biodynamic1 of or pertaining to the branch of biology dealing with the motion of living organisms. [1/2 definitions]
biodynamic2 the branch of biology dealing with the motion of living organisms. [1/2 definitions]