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

Järnkrok is an undersized forward who doesn’t play with any physicality — not exactly traits generally prized by Berube. —Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026

There is a competition storyline or a human-interest angle or an obscure display of physicality for everyone. —Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026

The Horned Frogs’ big man duo was able to match Houston’s physicality, but the lack of production from TCU’s guards was ultimately the difference. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026

Chase Smith — whose experience and coverage skills and physicality are an asset in the linebacker rotation — also is expected back, with past injuries expected to earn him another year in college as well. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026

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