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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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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › physicalPhysical Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PHYSICAL is of or relating to natural science. How to use physical in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Physical.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPHYSICAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   physical adjective (REAL) C2. relating to things you can see or touch, or relating to the laws of nature: the physical world. All physical objects occupy space. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › physicalPHYSICAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › physicalPHYSICAL | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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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.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › physicalPhysical - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   You move your body to make it healthier. 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.

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

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   1. of or pertaining to the body. 2. of or pertaining to that which is material: the physical universe. 3. noting or pertaining to the properties of matter and energy other than those peculiar to living matter. 4. carnal; sexual: a physical attraction. 5. physically demonstrative.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionphysical adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of physical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.