Physical Definition & Meaning

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

Synonyms for physical

active adj

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

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bodily adv

in bodily form; "he was translated bodily to heaven" of or relating to or belonging to the body; "a bodily organ

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carnal adj

marked by the appetites and passions of the body; "animal instincts"; "carnal knowledge"; "fleshly desire

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corporal adj

affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit; "bodily needs"; "a corporal defect

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corporeal adj

having material or physical form or substance

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energetic adj

possessing or exerting or displaying energy; "an energetic fund raiser for the college"; "an energetic group of hikers

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fleshly adj

marked by the appetites and passions of the body; "animal instincts"; "carnal knowledge"; "fleshly desire

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forceful adj

characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical); "a forceful speaker

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forcible adj

impelled by physical force especially against resistance; "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical

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material adj

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests; "material possessions"; "material wealth

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"Physical" in song lyrics

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  • "of a rational thought through the physical"
    3rd Bass — Triple Stage Darkness
  • "And the eyes of the original mass is the physical"
    The 49ers f/ Harun Karim — Why I Don't Know
  • "mind, soul, spirit and the physical"
    Aceyalone — I Think I Know Too Much

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Frequently asked questions

What does physical mean?
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit; "physical exercise"; "physical suffering"; "was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance" relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics; "physical sciences"; "physical laws" having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses; "a physical manifestation"; "surrounded by tangible objects" according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)
What part of speech is physical?
Physical is an adjective.
How many definitions does physical have?
Physical has 7 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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