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phys·i·cal  (fz-kl)
adj.
1.
a. Of or relating to the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit. See Synonyms at bodily.
b. Involving or characterized by vigorous bodily activity: a physical dance performance.
c. Slang Involving or characterized by violence: "A real cop would get physical" TV Guide.
2. Of or relating to material things: our physical environment.
3. Of or relating to matter and energy or the sciences dealing with them, especially physics.
n.
A physical examination.

[Middle English phisical, medical, from Medieval Latin physiclis, from Latin physica, physics; see physics.]

physi·cali·ty (-kl-t) n.
physi·cal·ly adv.

physical
Adjective
1. of the body, as distinguished from the mind or spirit
2. of material things or nature: the physical world
3. of or concerned with matter and energy
4. of or relating to physics
physically adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.physical - involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit; "physical exercise"; "physical suffering"; "was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance"
mental - involving the mind or an intellectual process; "mental images of happy times"; "mental calculations"; "in a terrible mental state"; "mental suffering"; "free from mental defects"
2.physical - relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics; "physical sciences"; "physical laws"
3.physical - having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses; "a physical manifestation"; "surrounded by tangible objects"
material - derived from or composed of matter; "the material universe"
4.physical - according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter); "a reflex response to physical stimuli"
natural - existing in or in conformity with nature or the observable world; neither supernatural nor magical; "a perfectly natural explanation"
5.physical - characterized by energetic bodily activity; "a very physical dance performance"
energetic - possessing or exerting or displaying energy; "an energetic fund raiser for the college"; "an energetic group of hikers"; "it caused an energetic chemical reaction"
6.physical - impelled by physical force especially against resistance; "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics"
forceful - characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical); "a forceful speaker"; "a forceful personality"; "forceful measures"; "a forceful plan for peace"
7.physical - concerned with material things; "physical properties"; "the physical characteristics of the earth"; "the physical size of a computer"
material - derived from or composed of matter; "the material universe"

physical
adjective 2. earthly, fleshly, mortal, incarnate, unspiritual
Translations
Spanish physical [ˈfɪzɪkl] adjfísico;
physical examination → reconocimiento médico;
physical exercises → ejercicios mpl físicos

French physical [ˈfɪzɪkl] adjphysique;
physical examination → examen médical;
physical exercises → gymnastique f

German physical [ˈfɪzɪkl] adj (= bodily) → körperlich; [geography, properties] → physikalisch; [law, explanation] → natürlich;
physical examination → ärztliche Untersuchung f;
the physical sciences → die Naturwissenschaften

Italian physical [ˈfɪzɪkl] adjfisico/a;
physical examination → visita medica;
physical education → educazione f fisica;
physical exercises → ginnastica

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