physical environment
noun
the parts of the environment that are tangible and primarily natural, though they may be influenced by human action (climate, geographical features, weather systems, etc.).
physical environments
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pluralof physical environment.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It forms part of a wider landscape in which scientists are exploring technological solutions to help people with deterioration of physical or mental abilities enjoy their hobbies and participate in physical environments.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
This integration allows scientists to model materials accurately and efficiently across a wide range of physical environments.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 15, 2026
As AI agents gain more traction, the next challenge will be seeing whether AI can be successfully applied to physical environments such as factories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
The science on the causes of child mental health distress is clear about the contributing role of social and physical environments, and cities are perfectly positioned to tackle this challenge.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 11, 2023
But the more I see of the places in which men live, the closer I watch the way we humans react to our physical environments, the less faith I have in it.
From Bruce of the Circle A by Harold Titus
