physicality

noun

phys·​i·​cal·​i·​ty ˌfi-zə-ˈka-lə-tē How to pronounce physicality (audio)
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 Fans and media new to talking about the WNBA seem surprised by the league’s physicality, skill and diversity of personal stories that have gone untold. Shakeia Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2024 Worried about the physicality of her undead, Hvistendahl worked with a movement coach who developed theories about bodily separation in the afterlife. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024 In an age when photos live on our phones and are lost to the cloud forever, for instance, a custom acrylic photo block has a nice physicality to it. Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024 Madden’s energy and physicality elevates the passion in practice. Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for physicality 

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Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of physicality was in 1827

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“Physicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physicality. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.

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