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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.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 7181Fitness: Definition, factors, and types - Medical News Today

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   May 25, 2023 · Experts define physical fitness as “one’s ability to execute daily activities with optimal performance, endurance, and strength with the management of disease, fatigue, and stress and...

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › physicalphysical definition | Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   physical definition | Cambridge Essential English Dictionary. Definition of physical in Essential British English Dictionary. physical. adjective. uk / ˈfɪzɪkəl/ Add to word list. relating to the body: physical strength. relating to real things that you can see and touch: a physical object.

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   English definitions powered by Oxford Languages. physical. volume_up. UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/ adjective 1. relating to the body as opposed to the mind a range of physical and mental challenges involving bodily contact or activity less physical sports such as bowls a physical relationship 2. relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to ...

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   adjective. definition 1: of the body. We climbed ropes as part of our physical training. Yoga is good for your mental health as well as your physical health. synonyms: bodily, corporal, corporeal, fleshly, somatic. antonyms: emotional, intellectual, mental, nonphysical, spiritual, verbal.

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   Definition of physical in English: cite. physical. Top 1000 frequently used words. Pronunciation: /ˈfɪzɪkl/ adjective. 1relating to the body as opposed to the mind: a range of physical and mental challenges. More example sentences. Mental and physical exhaustion retards the growth of body and mind, and it often causes a psychosomatic illness.

7. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 150999What is health?: Defining and preserving good health

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   Apr 20, 2020 · “Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” In 1986, the WHO made further...

8. study.com › learn › lessonPhysical Health | Definition, Examples & Aspects - Lesson ...

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   Nov 21, 2023 · Lesson. Transcript. Author Heidi Braden View bio. Instructor John Koshuta. Expert Contributor Lesley Chapel View bio. Learn how physical health is defined, and read about aspects of physical...