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physical

/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/adjective3 syllables

Physical means: involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit.

Synonyms for physical20

adjective, as in involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

animal, carnal, fleshly, sensual, bodily, corporal, corporeal, somatic, material, personal, physiologic, physiological, somatogenic, somatogenetic

adjective, as in impelled by physical force especially against resistance

forcible, strong-arm, forceful

adjective, as in having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses

material

adjective, as in according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)

natural

adjective, as in characterized by energetic bodily activity

energetic

adjective, as in concerned with material things

material

also used for physical

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Opposites of physical

mental

What does physical mean?7

adjective

1

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit“physical exercise”

2

impelled by physical force especially against resistance“forcible entry”

3

having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses“a physical manifestation”

4

according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)“a reflex response to physical stimuli”

5

characterized by energetic bodily activity“a very physical dance performance”

6

concerned with material things“physical properties”

7

relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics“physical sciences”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with physical?1

five syllables

metaphysical
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Physical in a sentence

  • Geology is divided into various branches such as mineralogy, petrology, and physical geology.aka_aj
  • We use miscellaneous methods such as discussion, threats and physical injury.Andre007
  • After her physical training session, she rewarded herself with some ice cream.cockyhen
  • You used to be a physical therapist, didn't you?CK
  • Around the world, girls face complex physical, cultural, and financial barriers in accessing education.Hybrid
  • Aristotle believed that there were four physical elements: earth, water, air, and fire.Hybrid
  • The social isolation could take an emotional or physical toll, public health experts warn.Hybrid
  • For a person who is in good physical condition, climbing mountains is a cinch.CK

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