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 acute physiological response to heat is now well understood. — Will Stone, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026

Women’s mental well-being can be at risk due to a variety of factors, including unequal domestic responsibilities and physiological changes during the postpartum period, perimenopause and menopause. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

While one form, or isomer, of thalidomide has a sedative effect, the other is thought to cause abnormal physiological development. — Sajish Mathew, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026

What makes kratom psychoactive are its alkaloids, which naturally occur in many flowering plants, contain nitrogen and have pronounced physiological effects on humans. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026