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 young animals just don’t have that same physiological capacity, perhaps, or just not the long-term knowledge that a more seasoned adult animal would have. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Still, the study helps to explain previous research that has examined the connection between music and physiological and psychological stress responses. — Payal Dhar, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026

The gradual accumulation of these substances in the body can disrupt normal physiological functions, ultimately leading to disease, impaired health, and, in severe cases, death. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

This can happen due to natural physiological changes to hormones that happen during breastfeeding and menopause. — Meghan Rabbitt, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026