physical
[ fiz-i-kuhl ]
/ ˈfɪz ɪ kəl /
adjective
noun
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Origin of physical
SYNONYMS FOR physical
1 somatic; fleshly. Physical, bodily, corporeal, corporal agree in pertaining to the body. Physical indicates connected with, pertaining to, the animal or human body as a material organism: physical strength, exercise. Bodily means belonging to, concerned with, the human body as distinct from the mind or spirit: bodily pain or suffering. Corporeal, a more poetic and philosophical word than bodily, refers especially to the mortal substance of which the human body is composed as opposed to spirit: this corporeal habitation. Corporal is now usually reserved for reference to whippings and other punishments inflicted on the human body.
2 tangible, palpable.
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Example sentences from the Web for physicals
Hubbard in the Navy Before World War II, Hubbard received his Naval Reserve commission despite failing his physicals.
15 Scientology Revelations From Lawrence Wright’s ‘Going Clear’|The Daily Beast|January 16, 2013|DAILY BEASTPreventive screenings, such as annual physicals, well-baby visits, and mammograms provided free of charge.
The tests were from morning till night and covered everything from physicals, eye, hearing and coordination to reaction time.
The Biography of a Rabbit|Roy Benson
British Dictionary definitions for physicals (1 of 2)
physicals
/ (ˈfɪzɪkəlz) /
pl n
commerce commodities that can be purchased and used, as opposed to those bought and sold in a futures marketAlso called: actuals
British Dictionary definitions for physicals (2 of 2)
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Derived forms of physical
physically, adverbphysicalness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for physicals
physical
[ fĭz′ĭ-kəl ]
adj.
Of or relating to the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit.
Involving or characterized by vigorous bodily activity.
Of or relating to material things.
Of or relating to matter and energy or the sciences dealing with them, especially physics.
n.
A physical examination.
Other words from physical
phys′i•cal′i•ty (-kăl′ĭ-tē) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Idioms and Phrases with physicals
physical
see get physical.
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