Physically vs. Physical

Physically vs. Physical — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Physically and Physical

Physicallyadverb

In a physical manner.

Physicaladjective

Having to do with the body.

Are you feeling any physical effects?

Physicallyadverb

According to the laws of physics.

Physicaladjective

Having to do with the material world.

It's not so much a physical place as a state of mind.

Physicallyadverb

Using physical force.

Physicaladjective

Involving bodily force.

This team plays a very physical game, so watch out.
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Physicallyadverb

(obsolete) According to the rules of medicine.

He that lives physically must live miserably. — Cheyne.

Physicaladjective

Having to do with physics.

The substance has a number of interesting physical properties.

Physicallyadverb

in accord with physical laws;

it is physically impossible

Physicaladjective

(computing) Not virtual; directly corresponding to hardware operation.

Physicaladjective

(obsolete) Relating to physic, or medicine; medicinal; curative; also, cathartic; purgative.

Physicalnoun

Physical examination.

How long has it been since your last physical?
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Physicaladjective

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit;

physical exercisephysical sufferingwas sloppy about everything but her physical appearance

Physicaladjective

relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics;

physical sciencesphysical laws

Physicaladjective

having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses;

a physical manifestationsurrounded by tangible objects

Physicaladjective

according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter);

a reflex response to physical stimuli

Physicaladjective

characterized by energetic bodily activity;

tennis is an active sporta very physical dance performance

Physicaladjective

concerned with material things;

physical propertiesthe physical characteristics of the earththe physical size of a computer

Physicaladjective

impelled by physical force especially against resistance;

forcible entrya real cop would get physicalstrong-arm tactics