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physically

[ fiz-ik-lee ]

adverb

  1. relating to the body or its appearance:

    He is not physically attractive.

  2. according to what exists in the physical world as perceived by the senses:

    It's not physically possible because of the laws of gravity.

  3. in a way that involves rough body contact or strenuous physical activity: a physically demanding sport.

    a physically abusive spouse;

    a physically demanding sport.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of physically1

First recorded in 1580–90; physical ( def ) + -ly ( def )
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"We should be extending their utility beyond their primary tasks by programming them to physically navigate the home to perform a range of additional functions," he said.

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"The Crown say the defendant's actions have gone beyond reasonable force and he's physically assaulted Steven Clark," he said.

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How physically fit someone is may be the main cause of poor health instead.

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Despite this, they stayed together for close to a decade - even though he was also physically abusive.

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Though she has since clawed back a chunk of the cost through government schemes, it made an already harrowing time that much more draining: financially, emotionally and physically.

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