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

Washington might not bring the physicality that Payne is renowned for, but the Texas A&M transfer’s value is not lost on Williams. —Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2026

With a key player out for the rest of the season, A&M will continue to lean on Agee's physicality and skill as the conference slate begins. —Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026

Both current defensive coordinator Shiel Wood and former defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter said Horn’s best trait is physicality in tackling and press coverage. —Ty Kaplan, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026

But the physicality showed up for our guys down the stretch. —Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 2 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