Physical Definition
fĭzĭ-kəl
physicals
adjective
Having a physiological basis or origin.
A physical craving for an addictive drug.
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Of natural science or natural philosophy.
Webster's New World
Involving sexual interest or activity.
A physical attraction; physical intimacy.
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Of or according to the laws of nature.
Webster's New World
Of the body as opposed to the mind.
Physical exercise.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
noun
physicals
A general medical examination.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- exam
- medical checkup
- health examination
- substantiality
- physique
- physicality
- materiality
- habitus
- corporeity
- corporeality
- constitution
Other Word Forms of Physical
Noun
Singular:
physical
Plural:
physicalsOrigin of Physical
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Middle English phisical medical from Medieval Latin physicālis from Latin physica physics physics
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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