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phys·i·cal (f

-k

adj.

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.

A physical examination.

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

physi·cali·ty (-k

-t

) n.

physi·cal·ly adv.

physicality [ˌfɪzɪˈkælɪtɪ]

1. the state or quality of being physical

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

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Noun

physicality - preoccupation with satisfaction of physical drives and appetites

animalism

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

Translations

physicality [ˌfɪzɪˈkælɪti] n → physicalité f

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