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   Phys·i·cal

   /ˈfizək(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. relating to the body as opposed to the mind: "a whole range of physical and mental challenges" Similar bodilycorporealcorporalfleshlyin the fleshrare:somaticOpposite mental
   • ▪ involving bodily contact or activity: "verbal or physical abuse" Similar manuallaboringblue-collarearthlyworldlyterrestrialearthboundnonspiritualunspiritualmaterialcarnalfleshlysensualmortalhumantemporalbrutishbestialanimalbasesordidsecularlaymundaneOpposite clericalintellectualspiritual
   • 2. relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete: "pleasant physical environments" Similar materialsubstantialsolidconcretetangiblepalpablevisiblerealactualOpposite abstractintangible
   • 3. relating to physics or the operation of natural forces generally: "physical laws"

   noun

   • 1. a medical examination to determine a person's bodily fitness.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘relating to medicine’): from medieval Latin physicalis, from Latin physica ‘things relating to nature’ (see physic). Sense 2 dates from the late 16th century and sense 1 from the late 18th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. physicalness noun

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPHYSICAL definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   2 days ago · Physical means relating to the structure, size, or shape of something that can be touched and seen. ...the physical characteristics of the terrain. Physical means connected with physics or the laws of physics. ...the physical laws of combustion and thermodynamics.

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   Definitions of physical. adjective. involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit. “ physical exercise” “ physical suffering” “was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance” synonyms: animal, carnal, fleshly, sensual. marked by the appetites and passions of the body. bodily, corporal, corporeal, somatic.

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   PHYSICAL meaning: 1. relating to the body: 2. relating to real things that you can see and touch: 3. an examination…. Learn more.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishphysical adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Check pronunciation: physical. Definition of physical adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Human, Physics phys‧i‧cal1 /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ S2 W1 AWL adjective 1 body not mind related to someone’s body rather than their mind or emotions → mental, emotional She was in constant physical pain. the physical and emotional needs of young adults people with severe physical disabilities...

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › physicalPhysical - definition of physical by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. a. Of or relating to the body. See Synonyms at bodily. b. Having a physiological basis or origin: a physical craving for an addictive drug. c. Involving sexual interest or activity: a physical attraction; physical intimacy. 2. a.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishphysical noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˈfɪzɪkl/ (also physical examination) a medical examination of a person’s body, for example to check that they are fit enough to do a particular job. He was accepted onto the course after passing the physical. Pilots undergo routine physicals. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. Definitions on the go.