physical

Definition of Physical in English :

Adjective

1. physical

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

Example Sentences:
'physical exercise'
'physical suffering'
'was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance'

2. physical

relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics

Example Sentences:
'physical sciences'
'physical laws'

3. physical

having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses

Example Sentences:
'a physical manifestation'
'surrounded by tangible objects'

4. physical

according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)

Example Sentences:
'a reflex response to physical stimuli'

5. physical

characterized by energetic bodily activity

Example Sentences:
'a very physical dance performance'

6. forcible, physical, strong-arm

impelled by physical force especially against resistance

Example Sentences:
'forcible entry'
'a real cop would get physical'
'strong-arm tactics'

7. physical

concerned with material things

Example Sentences:
'physical properties'
'the physical characteristics of the earth'
'the physical size of a computer'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Physical

see synonyms of physical

adjective

of or relating to the body, as distinguished from the mind or spirit

of, relating to, or resembling material things or nature

the physical universe

involving or requiring bodily contact

rugby is a physical sport

of or concerned with matter and energy

of or relating to physics

perceptible to the senses; apparent

a physical manifestation

noun

7. short for physical examination

Physical

see synonyms of physical

adjective

of nature and all matter; natural; material

of natural science or natural philosophy

of or according to the laws of nature

of, or produced by the forces of, physics

of the body as opposed to the mind

physical exercise

preoccupied with bodily or sexual pleasures; carnal

of or marked by aggressive or rough play, activity, etc.

noun

6. US

a general medical examination

: in full physical examination

Physical

see synonyms of physical

adj.

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.

a. Involving or characterized by vigorous or forceful bodily activity: physical aggression; a fast and physical dance performance.

b. Slang Involving or characterized by violence: "A real cop would get physical" (TV Guide).

3. Of or relating to material things: a wall that formed a physical barrier; the physical environment.

4. Of or relating to matter and energy or the sciences dealing with them, especially physics.

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