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physical
/ˈfɪzɪkəl/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PHYSICAL
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:
relating to the body of a person instead of the mind
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physical abuse
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The program is designed to address both physical and emotional health.
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No physical contact with other players is allowed in the game.
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He has an unusual physical appearance.
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He is in good physical condition. [=he is strong and healthy; he is in good shape]
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physical fitness [=good health and strength that you get through exercise]
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existing in a form that you can touch or see
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[more physical; most physical]
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involving or related to sex
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[more physical; most physical]
a
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involving or having a lot of movement or activity
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physical comedy [=comedy in which people hit each other, fall down, etc.]
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He's a very physical comedian.
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involving or having very violent and forceful activity
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Ice hockey is a very physical sport.
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It was a very physical hockey game.
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He's one of the team's most physical players.
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a
:
of or relating to the laws of nature
b
always used before a noun
:
of or relating to the study of physics
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[more physical; most physical]
:
tending to express love or affection by touching other people
— physicality
/ˌfɪzəˈkæləti/
noun
[noncount]
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physical
/ˈfɪzɪkəl/
noun
plural
physicals
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physical
/ˈfɪzɪkəl/
noun
plural
physicals
Britannica Dictionary definition of PHYSICAL
[count]
:
a medical examination to see if a person's body is healthy
— called also
physical examination