physicality

noun phys·i·cal·i·ty \ ˌfi-zə-ˈka-lə-tē \

Updated on: 18 Apr 2018

Definition of physicality

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

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Davis noticed Martin’s physicality, his ability to drive to the basket and his ball handling skills.

— kyle stackpole, Howard County Times, "Martin, Davis take different paths toward sharing Howard County boys basketball Player of Year," 13 Apr. 2018
But there’s nothing quite like the physicality and problem-solving of the IRL Tetris that is rearranging the furniture in my tiny studio apartment.

— sarah jacoby, SELF, "Why Rearranging My Furniture Is My Self-Care," 11 Apr. 2018
At the center of his art was that dazzling physicality and the percussiveness of his playing — his deep, serene, Ellingtonian chords and hummingbird attacks above middle C — which held true well into his 80s.

— ben ratliff, BostonGlobe.com, "Cecil Taylor, 89, pianist who moved beyond jazz idiom," 7 Apr. 2018
These leaders sometimes display a male physicality, epitomized by the iconic photo of a shirtless Mr. Putin.

— The Christian Science Monitor, "How the #MeToo movement speaks to he-men," 6 Apr. 2018
Likewise, the physicality that defined his early roles — a big hunk of man-meat swinging from jungle vines — is put to use here, as Chace bops around Italy with ultra-American swagger.

— anna silman, The Cut, "Brendan Fraser Is Giving the Most Delightful Performance on TV Right Now," 1 Apr. 2018
At the Marigny Opera Ballet, the intense physicality and emotional depth of the title role are such that the three night run features two different Giselles.

— doug maccash, NOLA.com, "What are the 3 coolest spots on Conde Nast Traveler's New Orleans list?," 21 Mar. 2018
Why Kansas State will win: The size, physicality and age of Kansas State’s team could make this a sneaky tough matchup, especially if big man Dean Wade (16.5 points, 6.3 rebounds) is healthy enough to play.

— usa today sports, USA TODAY, "March Madness: What is Thursday's NCAA tournament Sweet 16 schedule?," 21 Mar. 2018
The one thing that’s really hard to teach, if at all, is physicality.

— nick moyle, San Antonio Express-News, "Longhorns facing its usual question marks as spring practice begins," 19 Mar. 2018

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