Synonyms of physiological

physiological

adjective

variants or physiologic

as in physical

of or relating to the functioning of living bodies or their parts

People often have a physiological response to fear, such as sweating or shaking.

Related Words

• physical
• anatomic
• somatic
• bodily
• corporeal
• animal
• corporal
• sensual
• carnal
• sensuous
• material
• fleshly
• hand-to-hand

Dissimilar Words

• psychological
• mental
• inner
• intellectual
• cerebral
• spiritual
• immaterial
• metaphysical
• psychic
• incorporeal
• insubstantial
• ethereal
• bodiless
• nonphysical
• nonmaterial

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of physiological

The findings demonstrate correlations rather than direct causation, meaning the trends don't necessarily stem from physiological changes, early microbial exposures or social dynamics. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Our study shows that carbon dioxide emissions have pushed forests beyond their physiological limits before, triggering changes that ripple from vegetation to rivers and across entire landscapes. — Regan E. Dunn, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

The insulin feature was developed with training data from more than 100,000 individuals to correlate subtle physiological shifts. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

This capacity supports the physiological regulation that enables wiser social and professional decisions. — Sharon A. Kuhn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026