physicality

[fiz-i-kal-i-tee]

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.

physicality

/ ˌfɪzɪˈkælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state or quality of being physical

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of physicality¹

First recorded in 1585–95; physical + -ity

Example Sentences

He combined his relentless physicality with a willingness to launch unorthodox shots the moment he caught sight of the net.

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There’s the pink shawl that keeps getting taken away from her, and the dance-like physicality of her movements.

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If first-year coach Carson Palmer of Santa Margarita doesn’t know about the physicality of the Trinity League, he’s about to find out.

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Tuchel has spoken about how he values the physicality of the Premier League and players who are powerful runners - attributes that O'Reilly possesses.

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This is a change from the less choreographed routines which were often centred around crossing it to certain zones in the box, relying on your best players to win headers through their physicality and duelling.

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