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Definition of Physical
1. Adjective. Involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit. "Was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance"
Antonyms: Mental
Derivative terms: Physicality, Physicalness
2. Adjective. Relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics. "Physical laws"
3. Adjective. Having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses. "Surrounded by tangible objects"
4. Adjective. According with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter). "A reflex response to physical stimuli"
5. Adjective. Characterized by energetic bodily activity. "A very physical dance performance"
6. Adjective. Impelled by physical force especially against resistance. "Strong-arm tactics"
7. Adjective. Concerned with material things. "The physical size of a computer"
Definition of Physical
1. a. Of or pertaining to nature (as including all created existences); in accordance with the laws of nature; also, of or relating to natural or material things, or to the bodily structure, as opposed to things mental, moral, spiritual, or imaginary; material; natural; as, armies and navies are the physical force of a nation; the body is the physical part of man.
Definition of Physical
1. Adjective. Having to do with the body. ¹
2. Adjective. Having to do with the material world. ¹
3. Adjective. Involving bodily force. ¹
4. Adjective. Having to do with physics. ¹
5. Noun. Physical examination. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Physical
1. a medical examination of the body [n -S]
Medical Definition of Physical
1. Pertaining to the body, to material things or to physics. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)