phys·i·cal

(fĭz′ĭ-kəl)

adj.

a. Of or relating to the body. See Synonyms at bodily.

b. Having a physiological basis or origin: a physical craving for an addictive drug.

c. Involving sexual interest or activity: a physical attraction; physical intimacy.

a. Involving or characterized by vigorous or forceful bodily activity: physical aggression; a fast and physical dance performance.

b. Slang Involving or characterized by violence: "A real cop would get physical" (TV Guide).

3. Of or relating to material things: a wall that formed a physical barrier; the physical environment.

4. Of or relating to matter and energy or the sciences dealing with them, especially physics.

A physical examination.

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

phys′i·cal′i·ty (-kăl′ĭ-tē) n.

phys′i·cal·ly adv.

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physicality

(ˌfɪzɪˈkælɪtɪ)

1. the state or quality of being physical

2. the physical characteristics of a person, object, etc

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phys•i•cal•i•ty

(ˌfɪz ɪˈkæl ɪ ti)

n., pl. -ties.

1. the quality of being physical, esp. when emphasized or overemphasized.

2. preoccupation with one's body, physical needs, or appetites.

[1585–95]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

physicality - preoccupation with satisfaction of physical drives and appetites

animalism

disposition, temperament - your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition"

physicality

noun

A preoccupation with the body and satisfaction of its desires:

animalism, animality, carnality, fleshliness, sensuality.

Translations

physicality

[ˌfɪzɪˈkælɪti] n → physicalité f

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