Definition of physical
1a : of or relating to natural scienceb (1) : of or relating to physics (2) : characterized or produced by the forces and operations of physics
2a : having material existence : perceptible especially through the senses and subject to the laws of nature everything physical is measurable by weight, motion, and resistance — Thomas De Quinceyb : of or relating to material things
3a : of or relating to the body physical abuseb (1) : concerned or preoccupied with the body and its needs : carnal physical appetites (2) : sexual a physical love affair physical attractionc : characterized by especially rugged and forceful physical activity : rough a physical hockey game a physical player
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Examples of physical in a Sentence
The program is designed to address both physical and emotional health.
No physical contact with other players is allowed in the game.
He has an unusual physical appearance.
There was no physical evidence of the crime.
Their relationship was purely physical.
Origin and Etymology of physical
Middle English phisicale medical, from Medieval Latin physicalis, from Latin physica
First Known Use: 1580
Synonym Discussion of physical
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Definition of physical
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First Known Use of physical
1934
PHYSICAL Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of physical for English Language Learners
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: relating to the body of a person instead of the mind
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: existing in a form that you can touch or see
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: involving or related to sex
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Definition of physical for English Language Learners
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: a medical examination to see if a person's body is healthy
PHYSICAL Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of physical for Students
1 : of the body : bodily A stallion with a wonderful physical perfection … — Walter Farley, The Black Stallion
2 : existing in a form that can be touched or seen physical objects
3 : of or relating to physics
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