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

Some blood sugar triggers are physiological and may vary from person to person, including hormonal changes and circadian rhythms. — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026

This is an abiotic or physiological disorder known as blossom end rot. — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

The future is continuous, connected, and grounded in real physiological data. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Humans thrive among trees, and the Japanese practice known as shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, produces real physiological changes. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026