physical  /ˈfɪ zɪ kəl/ ? Meaning of "physical"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
  2. (adj) relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics
  3. (adj) having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses
  4. (adj) according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)
  5. (adj) characterized by energetic bodily activity
  6. (adj) impelled by physical force especially against resistance
  7. (adj) concerned with material things

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Usage(s):

  1. Physicality is a fraught subject in adolescence.
  2. Growing evidence suggests that social activity is associated with preserving mental and physical fitness in older age.
  3. Entity continues these physical explorations.

Quotes

  1. President Obama yesterday said Shriver "taught our nation - and our world - that no physical or mental barrier can restrain the power of the human spirit."
    on Aug 12, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: Philadelphia Inquirer

  2. "If he's played the first five games it's because we believe he is in good physical shape," Del Bosque said.
    on Jul 8, 2010 By: Vicente del Bosque Source: The Canadian Press

  3. "I thought the Lakers were clearly the more physical team today," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. "I thought they were more aggressive. I thought they attacked us the entire night."
    on Jun 3, 2010 By: Doc Rivers Source: ESPN

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