physical
adjective
phys·i·cal
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Definition of physical
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: of or relating to natural science
b(1)
: of or relating to physics
(2)
: characterized or produced by the forces and operations of physics
2a
: having material existence : perceptible especially through the senses and subject to the laws of nature
everything physical is measurable by weight, motion, and resistance— Thomas De Quincey
b
: of or relating to material things
3a
: of or relating to the body
physical abuse
c
: characterized by especially rugged and forceful physical activity : rough
a physical hockey game a physical player
physical
nounDefinition of physical (Entry 2 of 2)
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Other Words from physical
Adjective
physically
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adverb
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physicalness
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noun
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Synonyms & Antonyms for physical
Synonyms: Adjective
animal, bodily, carnal, corporal, corporeal, fleshly, material, somatic
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of physical in a Sentence
Adjective
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.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The rookie is physical and Nagy insists that catching the ball won't be a problem for this special, elusive running back. — Scott Atkins, SI.com, "Fantasy Football: 2019 Dynasty and Keeper League Rankings," 13 Aug. 2019 In 2017, Hyundai introduced a concept car equipped with sensors that monitor a driver’s physical health and emotional state. — Anne Quito, Quartz, "The wellness movement has infiltrated car design," 10 Aug. 2019 At issue are what are known as 504 plans, named after Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which ensures rights for students with a physical or mental impairment. — Dallas News, "Does better access to disability accommodations give wealthy schools' kids an edge getting into college?," 9 Aug. 2019 Boston's InnerCity Weightlifting offers trust, hope and economic mobility The changes happening at Jon Feinman’s gyms are more than just physical. — Stephanie Emma Pfeffer, PEOPLE.com, "InnerCity Weightlifting Gets Young Men Off the Street, Into the Gym — and Focused on the Future," 8 Aug. 2019 Adults who were bullied as kids have higher incidences of depression and anxiety, poorer physical health, and may even earn less than their peers, according to one groundbreaking study. — Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, "It's Time to Stop Commenting on Your Coworker's Lunch," 8 Aug. 2019 In 2011, the agency launched a hotline to help travelers with physical or developmental disabilities called TSA Cares. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, "How Airports Are Making Travel Easier for Fliers With Autism," 6 Aug. 2019 The moves had positive effects on mental health and for adults and girls, but physical health and economic outcomes were unchanged. — Dylan Matthews, Vox, "America has a housing segregation problem. Seattle may just have the solution.," 4 Aug. 2019 Entering training camp, his players have become stronger and more physical and seem more mature. — Charley Walters, Twin Cities, "Charley Walters: Twins’ Max Kepler never dreamed of season this good," 3 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Brown began camp on the non-football injury list, but he was removed from the list after passing a physical. — Matt Kawahara, SFChronicle.com, "Raiders’ Antonio Brown loses helmet grievance, says he’ll rejoin team," 12 Aug. 2019 Both teams said the trade is contingent on Vedvik passing a physical. — Chris Tomasson, Twin Cities, "Vikings acquire punter-kicker Kaare Vedvik from Ravens, cut Kevin McDermott," 11 Aug. 2019 Free backpacks with school supplies will be given out, as well as free haircuts, school uniforms, school physicals, free food and more. — Austen Erblat, sun-sentinel.com, "Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, uniforms at Boynton Beach back-to-school fairs," 23 July 2019 In addition, the health department offers back to school physicals by appointments only. — Naseem S. Miller, orlandosentinel.com, "Where to get back-to-school physicals in Orlando," 17 July 2019 Johnson attempted a second stint with the Wings in 2006, but his tryout ended before training camp began when a physical revealed a cardiac issue. — Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, "Greg Johnson, who played for the Detroit Red Wings from 1993-97, dead at 48," 9 July 2019 For this year, students who begin preseason practice in July can participate without a physical until the deadline. — Loyd Brumfield, Dallas News, "New UIL rule means Texas band students must march to doctor for a physical before Aug. 1," 6 July 2019 The signings are not official until all the paperwork and physicals are done, but the Brewers were reported by mlb.com to have signed the No. — Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Reds 5, Brewers 4 (11): Defensive mistake gives away the game," 2 July 2019 In the off-season, players have seven days to report to their new team and pass physicals as opposed two, which is the rule during the season. — Chris Fedor, cleveland.com, "Kevin Porter Jr. trade official, rookie will be with Cleveland Cavaliers for Salt Lake City Summer League," 26 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'physical.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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