Definition of physical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.