PHYSIOLOGICAL Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

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.

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Recent Examples of physiological Whoop tracks long-term metrics like physiological age (which may differ from your chronological age) and your pace of aging. —

Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026 All of this leaves a physiological scar. —

Angela Haupt, Time, 8 May 2026 That includes vegetarians, older adults and women in perimenopause, populations whose dietary intake or physiological demands leave them with less to work with. —

Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026 The difference between an unstructured deep breath and a deliberate breathwork practice is physiological, not psychological. —

Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for physiological

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physical

Adjective

The affidavit states that Dunmars parked in front of Hayes’ vehicle, partially blocking her path, before a physical fight allegedly broke out involving Dunmars’ daughter and two of Hayes’ daughters.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
And with more than 20 miles of trails on the property to explore, the natural surroundings here cannot help but enhance members’ mental and physical well-being.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026