physical


Definition: Meaning of, physical in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈfɪzɪk(ə)l /

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  1. body not mind related to someone's body rather than their mind or emotions [↪  mental, emotional]
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  2. sex a physical relationship involves sex rather than just friendship
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  3. person informal someone who is physical likes touching people a lot
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  4. violent involving touching someone in a rough or violent way
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  5. real/solid relating to real objects that you can touch, see, or feel
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  6. natural relating to or following natural laws
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  7. science [only before noun] a physical science is an area of scientific study that is related to PHYSICS
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physical physicals
also physical examination [countable]
  1. a thorough examination of someone's body by a doctor, in order to discover whether they are healthy or have any illnesses or medical problems
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physical used in phrases

  • physical ability (noun)
    1. the ability to perform some physical act; contrasting with mental ability
  • physical anthropology (noun)
    1. the branch of anthropology dealing with the genesis and variation of human beings
  • physical attraction (noun)
    1. a desire for sexual intimacy
  • physical body (noun)
    1. an alternative name for the body of a human being
  • physical change (noun)
    1. solid, liquid or gas a change from one state to another without a change in chemical composition
  • physical chemistry (noun)
    1. the branch of chemistry dealing with the physical properties of chemical substances
  • physical composition (noun)
    1. the way in which someone or something is composed
  • physical condition (noun)
    1. the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
  • physical contact (noun)
    1. the act of touching physically
  • physical education (noun)
    1. sport and physical exercise that are taught as a school subject
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