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Definition of physical - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
bodyrelated to the body, not the mind
- He felt a physical pain in his leg.
2.
sportsinvolving bodily contact or force
- The game became very physical.
3.
tangiblereal and can be touched or seen
- The physical book is on the table.
4.
intimacyrelated to sexual relationships
- They have a physical relationship.
5.
scienceTECH. related to the laws of physicsTECH.
- The physical properties of the material are studied.
Noun
1.
medical examUS medical examination to check healthUS
- She went for her annual physical.
2.
parapsychologyDated psychic-origin manifestation in parapsychologyDated
- The medium claimed to produce a physical during the séance.
Expressions with physical
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engage in physical activity or exercise
I need to get physical to stay healthy.
engage in exercise or sports
She likes to do physical activity every morning.
capacity to perform physical tasks
His physical ability allowed him to excel in sports.
exact location of a building or place in the real world
Please send the package to my physical address, not my post office box.
attraction based on appearance or bodily characteristics
Their physical attraction was undeniable, sparked by mere sight.
pause from physical activity
After the marathon, he needed a physical break to recover.
state of the body or its functions
Her physical condition improved after regular exercise.
direct touching between people or objects
Avoid physical contact when the injury is fresh.
school subject involving physical exercises and sports
Physical education is my favorite class at school.
activity to improve or maintain physical fitness
Running is a popular form of physical exercise.
ability to perform daily activities easily
Physical fitness helps in carrying groceries effortlessly.
condition of a person's body
His physical state improved after regular exercise and a balanced diet.
exercise to improve physical fitness and health
Physical training is essential for maintaining good health.
harmful use of physical force against a person or animal causing pain or injury
The teacher was fired after allegations of physical abuse toward several students.
tangible things owned that hold value, like buildings, machines or equipment
The company invested heavily in new physical assets last year.
surroundings made of natural or built things that affect living beings
The physical environment of the desert makes farming very difficult.
map showing physical features like mountains and rivers
The physical map displayed the mountain ranges clearly.
the state of being physically present
Her physical presence at the meeting was necessary.
transport and handover of tangible goods to a customer or recipient
The online store offers free physical delivery on large appliances.
process of body growth and change in size, strength, and abilities
Physical development speeds up during puberty and can affect coordination and strength.
have a medical checkup by a doctor or nurse
You should get a physical before joining the team.
comedy using body movements for humor
Charlie Chaplin was a master of physical comedy.
something that can be seen or touched
A rock is a physical entity.
effort in physical tasks or activities
The job required a lot of physical exertion.
Origin of physical
Greek, phusikos (natural)
Terms with physical included in their meaning
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physical position
physically over or on top of something
physical location
location where someone lives or an organization is situated
physical action
strike repeatedly
medical
entire physical structure of a living being
physical object
collection of pages bound together with a cover
physical
separate into pieces by force
physical damage
physically damaged into pieces or cracked
physical money
money in the form of notes and coins
physical
free from dirt or impurities
physical cleaning
remove dirt from a place or object
physical action
go up or ascend especially by using the hands and feet
physical action
divide with a sharp tool or instrument
physical depth
extending far down from the surface
conflict
engage in physical combat with someone
conflict
occasion of physical combat or confrontation
physical pain
pain in the head from various causes
physical condition
having good health
physical weight
having great weight
physical impact
strike someone or something with a forceful blow
physical movement
propel oneself into the air using legs
physical action
the act of propelling oneself off the ground
physical action
hit forcefully with the foot
physical action
raise something to a higher position
physical length
having great distance from end to end
Examples of physical in a sentence
The doctor examined his physical condition thoroughly. The referee allowed a physical style of defense. Physical play is common near the basket. The physical evidence was crucial to the case. He prefers physical maps over digital ones. Their physical attraction was undeniable.
The novel explores their physical connection. The physical laws govern the universe. He explained the physical phenomena in class. He scheduled a physical for next week. The school requires a physical for all athletes. Witnesses reported a physical during the ghost hunt. The physical was unexpected and startled everyone.
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- French:physique, bilan de santé, ...
- German:körperlich, Vorsorgeuntersuchung, ...
- Italian:fisico, check-up, ...
- Spanish:físico, chequeo médico, ...
- Portuguese:físico, exame médico, ...
- Chinese:身体的, 体检, ...
- Japanese:身体的な, 健康診断, ...
- Arabic:جَسَدِي, فَحْص طِبِّي, ...
- Hebrew:גּוּפָנִי, בְּדִיקָה גּוּפָנִית, ...
- Russian:физический, медосмотр, ...
- Ukrainian:фізичний, медогляд, ...
- Hindi:शारीरिक, चिकित्सा परीक्षा, ...
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