physical

Definition

  • noun: a medical examination to see if a person's body is healthy
  • adjective: relating to the body of a person instead of the mind
  • adjective: of or relating to natural science
  • synonyms: physical examination, adamic, circean

Examples

  • Scientists used the space station to study 'physical' phenomena in a weightless environment.

  • He is 'in good physical condition'. [=he is strong and healthy; he is in good shape]

  • The program is designed to address both 'physical' and emotional health.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) One ofa kind. . . . - . I don't want to rush into a physical relationship. I'm not emotionally ready for a commitment of, uh, this-- Magnitude really is the word I'm looking for. Magnitude-- Hey, that is unwanted physical contact. Hey, what are you doing? . . . -- (..)
    2001 Shrek