physical

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   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.

2. 2adjective

   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.

3. 3adjective

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

4. 4adjective

   Of or pertaining to physic, or the art of medicine; medicinal; curative; healing; also, cathartic; purgative.

5. 5adjective

   having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses

   "a physical manifestation"

   "surrounded by tangible objects"

6. 6adjective

   concerned with material things

   "physical properties"

   "the physical characteristics of the earth"

7. 7adjective

   impelled by physical force especially against resistance

   "forcible entry"

   "a real cop would get physical"

   Synonyms

   forcible
8. 8adjective

   characterized by energetic bodily activity

   "a very physical dance performance"

9. 9adjective

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

   "a reflex response to physical stimuli"

10. 10adjective

    involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

    "physical exercise"

    "physical suffering"

11. 11adjective

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

    "physical sciences"

    "physical laws"