physical
/'fizikəl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to the body: Concerning the body as opposed to the mind or spirit.
- Relating to material things: Concerned with tangible objects and matter that can be perceived by the senses.
- Relating to physics or natural laws: Involving or according to the laws of nature and science, especially physics.
- Involving force or bodily contact: Characterized by or involving bodily force or energetic activity.
Examples of Usage
- Relating to the body:
- Regular physical exercise is important for good health.
- The accident caused him significant physical pain.
- Relating to material things:
- The physical evidence was presented in court.
- We live in a physical world governed by natural laws.
- Relating to physics or natural laws:
- The physical properties of water include its boiling point.
- He studied physical chemistry at university.
- Involving force or bodily contact:
- The sport is very physical and requires great strength.
- The police had to use physical force to restrain the suspect.
Advanced Usage
- "The physical": Used as a noun to refer to a medical examination.
- All new employees must pass a physical.
- "Get physical": To become involved in a confrontation involving bodily force.
- The argument escalated and they started to get physical.
Variants and Related Words
- Physically (adverb): In a way that relates to the body or to real, tangible things.
- He was physically exhausted after the marathon.
- Physicist (noun): A scientist who specializes in physics.
- Physicality (noun): The quality of being physical or of involving the body.
Synonyms
- Bodily: Relating to the human body.
- Corporeal: Having a material body; tangible.
- Material: Relating to matter or substance.
- Tangible: Perceptible by touch; physically real.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
(Note: "Physical" is primarily an adjective and does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)
Related Idioms
- Physical education (PE): A school subject focused on sports and physical exercise.
- We have physical education twice a week.
- Physical therapy: Treatment to restore movement and function through exercise and massage.
- After the surgery, she needed months of physical therapy.
Adjective
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concerned with material things
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physical properties
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the physical characteristics of the earth
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the physical size of a computer
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impelled by physical force especially against resistance
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forcible entry
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a real cop would get physical
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strong-arm tactics
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characterized by energetic bodily activity
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a very physical dance performance
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according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)
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a reflex response to physical stimuli
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having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses
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a physical manifestation
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surrounded by tangible objects
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relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics
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physical sciences
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physical laws
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involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
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physical exercise
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physical suffering
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was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance
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