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physical meaning and definition

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PHYSICAL adjective

Definition of physical (adjective)

  1. involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
    • "physical exercise"; "physical suffering"; "was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance"
    • antonym: mental
  2. relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics
    • "physical sciences"; "physical laws"
  3. having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses
    • "a physical manifestation"; "surrounded by tangible objects"
  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. impelled by physical force especially against resistance
    • "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics"
    • synonyms: forcible, strong-arm
  7. concerned with material things
    • "physical properties"; "the physical characteristics of the earth"; "the physical size of a computer"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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