Physical - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈfɪzɪkl|  American pronunciation of the word physical
Brit.  |ˈfɪzɪk(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word physical

adjective

- having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses
a physical manifestation
- according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)
a reflex response to physical stimuli
- characterized by energetic bodily activity
a very physical dance performance
- impelled by physical force especially against resistance (syn: forcible, strong-arm)
a real cop would get physical
- concerned with material things
physical properties
the physical characteristics of the earth
the physical size of a computer

Extra examples

The program is designed to address both physical and emotional health.

No physical contact with other players is allowed in the game.

He has an unusual physical appearance.

There was no physical evidence of the crime.

Their relationship was purely physical.

She was in constant physical pain.

Don't be put off by his physical appearance.

He was obsessed with physical fitness.

My attraction to him was totally physical.

Their physical relationship had never been very good.

She's a very physical person.

Football can be a very physical game.

I was a bit worried that the argument might become physical.

They were kept in appalling physical conditions.

The governor's council on physical fitness

Word forms

noun
singular: physical
plural: physicals
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