physicality

American  

[fiz-i-kal-i-tee] / ˌfɪz ɪˈkæl ɪ ti /

noun

plural

physicalities

1. the physical attributes of a person, especially when overdeveloped or overemphasized.

2. preoccupation with one's body, physical needs, or appetites.

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physicality British  

/ ˌfɪzɪˈkælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state or quality of being physical

2. the physical characteristics of a person, object, etc

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Etymology

Origin of physicality

First recorded in 1585–95; physical + -ity

Example Sentences

But that same physicality can take its toll in the latter stages of the Champions League, when players are feeling the strain after eight months of relentless action.

From Barron's

"The easiest part of your job, if you like that kind of work, is taking in the voice and the physicality," he explained.

From BBC

“Because the market has been drained of liquidity and drained of physicality, if you want to secure physical silver, you have to pay up,” he added.

From MarketWatch

McGeoghan added: "There's tons of familiarity because they're divisional opponents, so I think you can throw the seeds out the window - it's all going to be about physicality."

From BBC

Travis Walton Jr., Eastvale Roosevelt: Coming off the bench, Walton has had several impressive games and still is adjusting to the physicality of playing against top opponents.

From Los Angeles Times