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   physical

   /ˈfɪzɪkl/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to the body as opposed to the mind: "a range of physical and mental challenges" Similar bodilycorporealcorporalfleshlyin the fleshrare:somaticOpposite mental
   • ▪ involving bodily contact or activity: "less physical sports such as bowls" Similar manuallabouringblue-collarearthlyworldlyterrestrialearthboundnon-spiritualunspiritualmaterialcarnalfleshlysensualmortalhumantemporalbrutishbestialanimalbasesordidsecularlaymundaneOpposite clericalintellectualspiritual
   • 2. relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete: "the physical world" Similar materialsubstantialsolidconcretetangiblepalpablevisiblerealactualOpposite abstractintangible
   • 3. relating to physics or the operation of natural forces generally: "physical laws"

   noun

   • 1. a medical examination to determine a person's bodily fitness: "at fifty-something, each year's physical was a kind of lottery"
   • 2. stocks held in actual commodities for immediate exchange, for example as opposed to futures: "the exchange of futures for physicals"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘relating to medicine’): from medieval Latin physicalis, from Latin physica ‘things relating to nature’ (see physic). Sense 2 dates from the late 16th century and sense 1 from the late 18th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. physicalness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPHYSICAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   physical adjective (REAL) C2. relating to things you can see or touch, or relating to the laws of nature: the physical world. All physical objects occupy space. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   Physical indicates connected with, pertaining to, the animal or human body as a material organism: physical strength, exercise. Bodily means belonging to, concerned with, the human body as distinct from the mind or spirit: bodily pain or suffering.

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   The meaning of PHYSICAL is of or relating to natural science. How to use physical in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Physical.

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   Define physical. physical synonyms, physical pronunciation, physical translation, English dictionary definition of physical. pertaining to the body: a physical illness; that which is material: the physical sciences; carnal; sexual: a physical attraction Not to be confused with:...

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   PHYSICAL meaning: 1. relating to the body: 2. relating to real things that you can see and touch: 3. an examination…. Learn more.

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   Definition of physical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   When something is physical it's really there. You can see it, touch it, taste it, hear it, or smell it. The physical world is all of the stuff around you. When your doctor performs a physical, he or she is checking out your physical self.

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   Definition of physical noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPHYSICAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    Physical qualities, actions, or things are connected with a person's body, rather than with their mind. ...the physical and mental problems caused by the illness. Physical activity promotes good health.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › physicalphysical | meaning of physical in Longman Dictionary of...

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    physical meaning, definition, what is physical: related to someone’s body rather than th...: Learn more.