physical

The definition of physical is things that are of nature or of the body.

(adjective)

An example of physical is plantlife growing in the ground.
An example of physical is someone confined to a wheelchair because of disabilities.

Physical is defined as a general medical check up.

(noun)

An example of physical is going for an annual exam with a doctor.

See physical in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of nature and all matter; natural; material
of natural science or natural philosophy
of or according to the laws of nature
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.

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

noun

☆ a general medical examination

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See physical in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

a. Of or relating to the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit. See Synonyms at bodily.
b. Involving or characterized by vigorous bodily activity: a physical dance performance.
c. Slang Involving or characterized by violence: “A real cop would get physical” (TV Guide).
Of or relating to material things: our physical environment.
Of or relating to matter and energy or the sciences dealing with them, especially physics.