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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 [ˈfɪzɪkəl]
adj
1. of or relating to the body, as distinguished from the mind or spirit
2. of, relating to, or resembling material things or nature the physical universe
3. involving or requiring bodily contact rugby is a physical sport
4. (Physics / General Physics) of or concerned with matter and energy
5. (Physics / General Physics) of or relating to physics
6. perceptible to the senses; apparent a physical manifestation
n
(Medicine) short for physical examination See also physicals
physically  adv
physicalness  n

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