physical

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the body or bodily parts, as opposed to the mind or spirit.

  - "The physical symptoms of the disease were alarming."
  - "He gave a physical examination to the athlete."
  - "The physical education class went for a hike."

• adjective

  Relating to matter and energy from an observable and measurable point of view.

  - "The physical laws of the universe govern all matter."
  - "Physical therapy can help improve mobility."
  - "The physical properties of metals are studied in materials science."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1113794"

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Antonyms

mental , psychological

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Synonyms

check-up , checkup

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with physical
hymnal , bymal , symphony , dymny , chymical

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Variants

List of all variants of physical that leads to same result
physical , physicalness , physicalnesses , physicals , physical anthropologies , physical anthropologist , physical anthropologists , physical anthropology , physical distance , physical distances , physical distancing , physical distancings , physical education , physical educations , physical examination , physical examinations , physical geographies , physical geography , physical medicine , physical medicines , physiatry , physical medicine and rehabilitation

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'physicalis', meaning 'of the body'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'physical education' was first used in the United States in the late 1800s.

2. Physical therapy was originally used to help soldiers recover from injuries during wartime.

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Related Concepts

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1. Matter: Physical is closely related to the concept of matter, which refers to anything that has mass and takes up space.

2. Materialism: Materialism is the belief that physical matter is the only reality, and that all things can be explained in terms of matter and energy.

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Culture

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In literature, the physical often refers to the corporeal aspect of characters, setting the stage for their emotional and psychological development. In art, the physical can be represented through various mediums, such as sculpture or painting, to explore themes of form and substance. In music, the physical can be expressed through rhythm and melody, evoking emotions and engaging the body.

How to Memorize "physical"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person's physical body, with its various parts such as arms, legs, and torso.
   - Visualize the sensation of touch, as when running a hand over a smooth surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'physical' with the feeling of being in touch with the world around us.
   - Think of physical sensations, such as the feeling of the sun on your skin or the taste of food in your mouth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'People Hear And Act' to remember the meaning of 'physical' as 'relating to the body or bodily parts'.
   - Use the phrase 'Physics Is All About' to remember the meaning of 'physical' as 'relating to matter and energy'.

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