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

Sensors read a physiological signal, feed it back in real time, and the user learns to nudge it in a calmer direction. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026

Every unnecessary physiological cost is not only a personal tax, but also one that reduces the quality of leadership the organization receives. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca, at 2,240 metres (7,350 feet), sits in FIFA’s moderate-altitude category — where physiological demands become more significant and preparation decisions genuinely matter. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Previous research has demonstrated that direct exposure to nature significantly reduces physiological stress, lowers heart rates and decreases levels of stress hormones, like cortisol. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026