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 physical physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

adjective

  1. () Involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit  ( physical )
    involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
     Physical exercise
    physical exercise
     Physical suffering
    physical suffering
     Was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance
    was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance
  2. () Having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses  ( physical )
    having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses
     A physical manifestation
    a physical manifestation
     Surrounded by tangible objects
    surrounded by tangible objects
  3. () Relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics  ( physical )
    relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics
     Physical sciences
    physical sciences
     Physical laws
    physical laws
  4. () According with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)  ( physical )
    according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)
     A reflex response to physical stimuli
    a reflex response to physical stimuli
  5. () Characterized by energetic bodily activity  ( physical )
    characterized by energetic bodily activity
     A very physical dance performance
    a very physical dance performance
  6. Concerned with material things  ( physical )
    concerned with material things
     Physical properties
    physical properties
     The physical characteristics of the earth
    the physical characteristics of the earth
     The physical size of a computer
    the physical size of a computer
  7. Impelled by physical force especially against resistance  ( forcible , physical , strong-arm )
    impelled by physical force especially against resistance
     Forcible entry
    forcible entry
     A real cop would get physical
    a real cop would get physical
     Strong-arm tactics
    strong-arm tactics