Definition of phisical
1. physical [ a ] involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
Examples:
"physical exercise"
"physical suffering"
"was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance"
(The Providence Journal...)
Bob_Carroll may not bear quite as close a physical resemblance to LaGuardia as Tom_Bosley does , but I was amazed at the way he became more_and_more Fiorello as the evening progressed , until one had to catch_one's_self_up and remember that this was n't really LaGuardia come_back among us again .
(Mr. America, 4:6...)
The aspects of physical development that catch the judges ' eyes and which rightfully influence their decisions are symmetry and that hallmark of the true champion - superior definition of the muscles .
(Bonnie Prudden, "The Dancer and the Gymnast"...)
If a nation wished to get a head_start in physical fitness over all other nations , it would start its kindergarten students on a program of gymnastics the day they entered and thus eliminate a large_number of the problems that plague American schools .
Ask any group of ballerinas to do ten push-ups or three chin-ups and the results , considering the amount of physical training they have had , will be very disappointing .
(Edward Austin Walton, "On Education for the Interior...)
And further he must understand his obligation to the client to not_only meet his physical necessities but also to enhance and improve his life and to enlarge the cultural horizon of our society .
Synonyms physical Related Terms mental bodily animal personal material somatogenetic physiological2. physical [ a ] having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses
Examples:
"a physical manifestation"
"surrounded by tangible objects"
(Nathan Rapport, ""I've Been Here before!"...)
But , in denying any physical reality for this dream , how could the brain possibly compose that realistic , vividly visual continuity uninterrupted by misty fadeout , violent break or sudden substitution ?
(Frank Getlein and Harold C. Gardiner, S.J., Movies,...)
The meaning of the word is quite physical , to_begin_with .
The physical film is cut with a knife at the end of one complete sequence , and the cut edge is joined physically , by cement , to the cut edge of the beginning of the next sequence .
(Chester G. Starr, The Origins of Greek Civili...)
The same conclusions can be drawn from the other physical evidence of the Dark_ages , from linguistic distribution , and from the survivals of early social , political , and religious patterns into later ages .
Synonyms physical touchable tangible Related Terms material3. physical [ a ] relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics
Examples:
"physical sciences"
"physical laws"
(Cornell H. Mayer, "Radio Emission of the Moon...)
Radio_observations of Venus and Jupiter have already supplied unexpected experimental data on the physical conditions of these planets .
The use of this concept does not specify the origin of the radiation , and only if the planet really radiates as a black_body , will the apparent black-body temperature correspond to the physical temperature of the emitting material .
Synonyms physical Related Terms physics4. physical [ a ] according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter)
Examples:
"a reflex response to physical stimuli"
(Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)
Look at the physical features of the land to determine how desirable it is for use , what can be done to correct the faults , and what it will cost to make the area meet your needs in_comparison_to other sites .
(Frank Oppenheimer, "Science and Fear-- A Discussion...)
But it has been during the last two centuries , during the scientific revolution , that our independence from the physical environment has made the most rapid strides .
Synonyms physical Related Terms natural5. physical [ a ] characterized by energetic bodily activity
Examples:
"tennis is an active sport"
"a very physical dance performance"
(The Providence Journal...)
Wallace_Gray has directed a difficult play here , usually well , but with just a_bit too much physical movement in the first act for my taste .
Synonyms physical active Related Terms energetic6. physical [ a ] impelled by physical force especially against resistance
Examples:
"forcible entry"
"a real cop would get physical"
"strong-arm tactics"
7. physical [ a ] concerned with material things
Examples:
"physical properties"
"the physical characteristics of the earth"
"the physical size of a computer"
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