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

  • (..) And a nice smile. -What about you? -Let me think. You know, honestly, by the time you're , all the physical requirements just go out the window. I mean, like, you secretly pray that he'll be taller than you, and not an asshole would be nice. Just someone who enjoys my company, (..)
    2009 Up in the Air
  • (..) and they'd be downsizing immediately. All you have to do is follow the steps. Natalie, what is it you think we do here? We prepare the newly unemployed for the emotional and physical hurdles of job hunting, while minimizing legal blowback. That's what we're selling. It's not what we're doing. (..)
    2009 Up in the Air