Definition of Physical

1. Adjective. Involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit. "Was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance"


2. Adjective. Relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics. "Physical laws"
Partainyms: Physics
Derivative terms: Physics

3. Adjective. Having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses. "Surrounded by tangible objects"
Similar to: Material
Derivative terms: Physicalness

4. Adjective. According with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter). "A reflex response to physical stimuli"
Similar to: Natural

5. Adjective. Characterized by energetic bodily activity. "A very physical dance performance"
Similar to: Energetic

6. Adjective. Impelled by physical force especially against resistance. "Strong-arm tactics"
Exact synonyms: Forcible, Strong-arm
Similar to: Forceful
Derivative terms: Force

7. Adjective. Concerned with material things. "The physical size of a computer"
Similar to: Material
Derivative terms: Physicalness

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Physical

physeteroids
physeters
physi-
physianthropy
physiatrician
physiatrics
physiatries
physiatrist
physiatrists
physiatry
physic
physic finger
physic fingers
physic nut
physical (current term)
physical ability
physical age
physical allergy
physical anthropology
physical attraction
physical attractiveness
physical body
physical break
physical breaks
physical change
physical chemistry
physical constant
physical constants
physical containment

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