physical applies to what is perceived directly by the senses and may contrast with mental, spiritual, or imaginary.
We are concerned with the physical and psychological well-being of our employees. He hates physical contact of any sort - he doesn't even like to shake your hand.
- of or pertaining to the body. 2. of or pertaining to that which is material: the physical universe. 3. noting or pertaining to the properties of matter and energy other than those peculiar to living matter. 4. carnal; sexual: a physical attraction. 5. physically demonstrative.
A physical is a medical examination by your doctor to make sure that there is nothing wrong with your health, or a medical examination to make sure you are fit enough to do a particular job.
of or pertaining to that which is material: the physical universe; the physical sciences. Physics noting or pertaining to the properties of matter and energy other than those peculiar to living matter.
adjective an indefinitely small portion of matter; a point conceived as being without extension, yet having physical properties, as weight, inertia, momentum, etc.; a material point.
PHYSICAL definition: of or relating to the body. See examples of physical used in a sentence.
Scientists used the space station to study physical phenomena in a weightless environment. She is a very physical person.