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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.

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

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physi·cali·ty (-kl-t) n.

physi·cal·ly adv.

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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

Thesaurus

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" forcible, strong-arm 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"

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physical

adjective 1. corporal, fleshly, bodily, carnal, somatic, corporeal

adjective 2. earthly, fleshly, mortal, incarnate, unspiritual

adjective 3. material, real, substantial, natural, solid, visible, sensible, tangible, palpable

Translations

physical [ˈfɪzɪkl] adj → físico;

physical examination → reconocimiento médico;

physical exercises → ejercicios mpl físicos

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physical [ˈfɪzɪkl] adj → physique;

physical examination → examen médical;

physical exercises → gymnastique f

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physical [ˈfɪzɪkl] adj (= bodily) → körperlich; [geography, properties] → physikalisch; [law, explanation] → natürlich;

physical examination → ärztliche Untersuchung f;

the physical sciences → die Naturwissenschaften

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physical [ˈfɪzɪkl] adj → fisico/a;

physical examination → visita medica;

physical education → educazione f fisica;

physical exercises → ginnastica