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Meaning of 'physical'
Meaning of 'physical' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Physical 
[ a.]
- Of or pertaining to nature (as including all created
existences); in accordance with the laws of nature; also, of or
relating to natural or material things, or to the bodily structure, as
opposed to things mental, moral, spiritual, or imaginary; material;
natural; as, armies and navies are the physical force of a nation; the
body is the physical part of man. [ a.]- Of or pertaining to physics, or natural philosophy; treating of, or relating to, the causes and connections of natural phenomena; as, physical science; physical laws.
- Perceptible through a bodily or material organization; cognizable by the senses; external; as, the physical, opposed to chemical, characters of a mineral.
- Of or pertaining to physic, or the art of medicine; medicinal; curative; healing; also, cathartic; purgative.
Meaning of 'physical' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. physical [ a]
[ a]Meaning (1):
- involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
- involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
Example in sentence:
- physical exercise;
- physical suffering;
- was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance
Meaning (2):
- relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics
- relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics
Example in sentence:
- physical laws;
- physical sciences
2. physical [ s]
[ s]Meaning (3):
- having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses
- having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses
Example in sentence:
- a physical manifestation;
- surrounded by tangible objects
Meaning (4):
- according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)
- according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)
Example in sentence:
- a reflex response to physical stimuli
Meaning (5):
- characterized by energetic bodily activity
- characterized by energetic bodily activity
Example in sentence:
- a very physical dance performance
Meaning (6):
- impelled by physical force especially against resistance
- impelled by physical force especially against resistance
Example in sentence:
- a real cop would get physical;
- forcible entry;
- strong-arm tactics
Meaning (7):
- concerned with material things
- concerned with material things
Example in sentence:
- physical properties;
- the physical characteristics of the earth;
- the physical size of a computer
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