phys·i·cal
ˈfi-zi-kəl 
1
a
: of or relating to natural science
b(1)
: of or relating to physics
(2)
: characterized or produced by the forces and operations of physics
2
a
: having material existence : perceptible especially through the senses and subject to the laws of nature
everything physical is measurable by weight, motion, and resistance—
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b
: of or relating to material things
3
a
: of or relating to the body
physical abuse
c
: characterized by especially rugged and forceful physical activity : rough
a physical hockey game
a physical player
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Examples of physical in a Sentence
Adjective
The program is designed to address both physical and emotional health.
No physical contact with other players is allowed in the game.
He has an unusual physical appearance.
There was no physical evidence of the crime.
Their relationship was purely physical.
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Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
In contrast, marijuana has not been linked to the same level of severe physical health consequences.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Jesse Reed, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The release was based on a physical from April and noted the vice president has seasonal allergies.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Collins has introduced several changes meant to monetize the business, including subscriptions, organized live events, and bringing back physical copies of the paper and its television parody, the Onion News Network.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
In contrast, marijuana has not been linked to the same level of severe physical health consequences.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
Players must pass a physical before any trade can be finalized, so this injury could potentially get in the way of Higgins being traded.
—Jesse Reed, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The release was based on a physical from April and noted the vice president has seasonal allergies.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Physical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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physical
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phys·i·cal
ˈfiz-i-kəl
1
: having material existence : perceptible especially through the senses and subject to the laws of nature
2
a
: of or relating to physics
b
: characterized or produced by the forces and operations of physics
3
: of or relating to the body
physical
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