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physical meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of physical at MeaningMonkey.org. physical meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.PHYSICAL adjective
Definition of physical (adjective)
- involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
- "physical exercise"; "physical suffering"; "was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance"
- antonym: mental
- relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics
- "physical sciences"; "physical laws"
- having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses
- "a physical manifestation"; "surrounded by tangible objects"
- according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)
- "a reflex response to physical stimuli"
- characterized by energetic bodily activity
- "a very physical dance performance"
- impelled by physical force especially against resistance
- "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics"
- synonyms: forcible, strong-arm
- concerned with material things
- "physical properties"; "the physical characteristics of the earth"; "the physical size of a computer"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet