physicality

[fiz-i-kal-i-tee]

noun, plural phys·i·cal·i·ties.

the physical attributes of a person, especially when overdeveloped or overemphasized.
preoccupation with one's body, physical needs, or appetites.

Origin of physicality

First recorded in 1585–95; physical + -ity

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Examples from the Web for physicalities

Contemporary Examples

Because of this, they may have more confidence in their physicalities than their personalities.
The Naked Men of Chatroulette
Shannon Donnelly
May 10, 2010

Historical Examples

Where now his metaphysics, his gibes on the physicalities, the moralities, the spiritualities?
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, XXII
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British Dictionary definitions for physicalities

physicality

noun

the state or quality of being physical
the physical characteristics of a person, object, etc

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Word Origin and History for physicalities

physicality

n.

1590s, from physical + -ity.

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Examples from the Web for physicalities

Contemporary Examples

Because of this, they may have more confidence in their physicalities than their personalities.

Historical Examples

Where now his metaphysics, his gibes on the physicalities, the moralities, the spiritualities?

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Word Origin and History for physicalities

physicality

n.

Origin of physicality