physicality

noun

phys·​i·​cal·​i·​ty ˌfi-zə-ˈka-lə-tē 

plural physicalities

1

: intensely physical orientation : predominance of the physical usually at the expense of the mental, spiritual, or social

2

: a physical aspect or quality

Examples of physicality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And then on offense, at times, guys stepped up and blocked the way they’re supposed to block with the physicality and finished like they’re supposed to. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2025

The 4-3-3 adopted in pre-season is a slight change from Leeds’ regular 4-2-3-1, resulting in tweaks to the build-up and defensive shape, and extra physicality in midfield. —Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025

Cena's new comments provide a fascinating insight into the psychological depth of a match that went far beyond the typical physicality of the squared circle. —Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025

Perhaps the most encouraging aspect of the scrimmage was the physicality displayed on both sides of the ball. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for physicality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality