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physical

adjective

having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
P
Ends with
L
Contains
HY
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈfɪzɪkəl

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses

    “a physical manifestation”

adjective

  1. concerned with material things

    “physical properties”

adjective

  1. impelled by physical force especially against resistance

    “forcible entry”

adjective

  1. characterized by energetic bodily activity

    “a very physical dance performance”

adjective

  1. according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)

    “a reflex response to physical stimuli”

adjective

  1. involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

    “physical exercise”

adjective

  1. relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics

    “physical sciences”

In context

Example Sentences

a physical manifestation
physical properties
the physical characteristics of the earth
the physical size of a computer
forcible entry
a real cop would get physical
strong-arm tactics
a very physical dance performance
a reflex response to physical stimuli
physical exercise
physical suffering
was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance
physical sciences
physical laws

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