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physical definition

physi·cal (fiz′i kəl)

adjective

  1. of nature and all matter; natural; material
  2. of natural science or natural philosophy
  3. of or according to the laws of nature
  4. of, or produced by the forces of, physics
    1. of the body as opposed to the mind physical exercise
    2. preoccupied with bodily or sexual pleasures; carnal
    3. of or marked by aggressive or rough play, activity, etc.

Etymology: ME phisical, having to do with medicine < ML physicalis < L physica: see physic

noun

☆ a general medical examination
in full physical examination

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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