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Physically and Physical Definitions

Physically

Of or relating to the body.

Physical

Of or relating to the body.

Physically

Having a physiological basis or origin
A physical craving for an addictive drug.

Physical

Having a physiological basis or origin
A physical craving for an addictive drug.

Physically

Involving sexual interest or activity
A physical attraction.
Physical intimacy.

Physical

Involving sexual interest or activity
A physical attraction.
Physical intimacy.
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Physically

Involving or characterized by vigorous or forceful bodily activity
Physical aggression.
A fast and physical dance performance.

Physical

Involving or characterized by vigorous or forceful bodily activity
Physical aggression.
A fast and physical dance performance.

Physically

(Slang) Involving or characterized by violence
"A real cop would get physical" (TV Guide).

Physical

(Slang) Involving or characterized by violence
"A real cop would get physical" (TV Guide).

Physically

Of or relating to material things
A wall that formed a physical barrier.
The physical environment.

Physical

Of or relating to material things
A wall that formed a physical barrier.
The physical environment.
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Physically

Of or relating to matter and energy or the sciences dealing with them, especially physics.

Physical

Of or relating to matter and energy or the sciences dealing with them, especially physics.

Physically

A physical examination.

Physical

A physical examination.

Physically

In a physical manner.

Physical

Of medicine.
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Physically

According to the laws of physics.

Physical

(obsolete) Pertaining to the field of medicine; medical.

Physically

Using physical force.

Physical

(obsolete) That practises medicine; pertaining to doctors, physicianly.

Physically

(obsolete) According to the rules of medicine.
He that lives physically must live miserably. — Cheyne.

Physical

(obsolete) Medicinal; good for the health, curative, therapeutic.

Physically

In a physical manner; according to the laws of nature or physics; by physical force; not morally.
I am not now treating physically of light or colors.

Physical

Of matter or nature.

Physically

According to the rules of medicine.
He that lives physically must live miserably.

Physical

Pertaining to the world as understood through the senses rather than the mind; tangible, concrete; having to do with the material world.
It's not so much a physical place as a state of mind.

Physically

In accord with physical laws;
It is physically impossible

Physical

In accordance with the laws of nature; now specifically, pertaining to physics.
The substance has a number of interesting physical properties.

Physical

Denoting a map showing natural features of the landscape (compare political).

Physical

Of the human body.

Physical

Having to do with the body as opposed to the mind; corporeal, bodily.
Are you feeling any physical effects?

Physical

Sexual, carnal.

Physical

Involving bodily force or contact; vigorous, aggressive.
This team plays a very physical game, so watch out.

Physical

Physical examination.
How long has it been since your last physical?

Physical

(parapsychology) A physical manifestation of psychic origin, as through ectoplasmic solidification.

Physical

Of or pertaining to nature (as including all created existences); in accordance with the laws of nature; also, of or relating to natural or material things, or to the bodily structure, as opposed to things mental, moral, spiritual, or imaginary; material; natural; as, armies and navies are the physical force of a nation; the body is the physical part of man.
Labor, in the physical world, is . . . employed in putting objects in motion.
A society sunk in ignorance, and ruled by mere physical force.

Physical

Of or pertaining to physics, or natural philosophy; treating of, or relating to, the causes and connections of natural phenomena; as, physical science; physical laws.

Physical

Perceptible through a bodily or material organization; cognizable by the senses; external; as, the physical, opposed to chemical, characters of a mineral.

Physical

Of or pertaining to physic, or the art of medicine; medicinal; curative; healing; also, cathartic; purgative.
Is Brutus sick? and is it physicalTo walk unbraced, and suck up the humorsOf the dank morning?

Physical

Involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit;
Physical exercise
Physical suffering
Was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance

Physical

Relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics;
Physical sciences
Physical laws

Physical

Having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses;
A physical manifestation
Surrounded by tangible objects

Physical

According with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter);
A reflex response to physical stimuli

Physical

Characterized by energetic bodily activity;
Tennis is an active sport
A very physical dance performance

Physical

Concerned with material things;
Physical properties
The physical characteristics of the earth
The physical size of a computer

Physical

Impelled by physical force especially against resistance;
Forcible entry
A real cop would get physical
Strong-arm tactics

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