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physical

[ fiz-i-kuhl ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the body:

    physical exercise.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. of or relating to that which is material:

    the physical universe; the physical sciences.

    Synonyms: ,

  3. noting or pertaining to the properties of matter and energy other than those peculiar to living matter.
  4. pertaining to the physical sciences, especially physics. physics.
  5. carnal; sexual:

    a physical attraction.

  6. tending to touch, hug, pat, etc.; physically demonstrative:

    a physical person.

  7. requiring, characterized by, or liking rough physical contact or strenuous physical activity:

    Football is a physical sport.



physical

/ ˈɪɪə /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the body, as distinguished from the mind or spirit
  2. of, relating to, or resembling material things or nature

    the physical universe

  3. involving or requiring bodily contact

    rugby is a physical sport

  4. of or concerned with matter and energy
  5. of or relating to physics
  6. perceptible to the senses; apparent

    a physical manifestation

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԱ, noun
  • ˈ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • i·· adverb
  • i··Ա noun
  • t·i· adjective
  • anti·i·· adverb
  • anti·i··Ա noun
  • ԴDz·i· adjective
  • non·i·· adverb
  • ܲȴ-i· adjective
  • quasi-i·· adverb
  • ٰԲ·i· adjective
  • trans·i·· adverb
  • ܲ·i· adjective
  • un·i·· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of physical1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Medieval Latin “concerning medicine.” See physic, -al 1
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Idioms and Phrases

see get physical .
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Synonym Study

Physical, bodily, corporeal, corporal agree in pertaining to the body. Physical indicates connected with, pertaining to, the animal or human body as a material organism: physical strength, exercise. Bodily means belonging to, concerned with, the human body as distinct from the mind or spirit: bodily pain or suffering. Corporeal, a more poetic and philosophical word than bodily, refers especially to the mortal substance of which the human body is composed as opposed to spirit: this corporeal habitation. Corporal is now usually reserved for reference to whippings and other punishments inflicted on the human body.
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Example Sentences

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"There may come a time in the future where it becomes necessary for HM Treasury to mandate cash acceptance if appropriate safeguards have not been implemented for those who need physical cash," the report said.

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She had previously taken on two half-marathons in 2023, but Sunday was the first time she faced the physical challenge of a full marathon, completing the distance in seven hours.

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As the scale of her work and its influence has grown, Power's propensity for testing her physical limits has grown with it.

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Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at Hargreaves Lansdown, said even though M&S's physical stores were still open, many of them "simply don't stock the popular ranges from online".

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Community colleges play a critical role in addressing California’s persistent demand for healthcare workers, preparing students to become the state’s next generation of nurses, medical assistants and physical therapy aides.

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