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

  • (..) It's the highest possible grade. Of course it does. And it's E-plus, too, huh? She also got an E-plus in physical education. That is something I never achieved. Lightning-quick reflexes. Just like her dad, huh? Fast like a flea. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Bones Title: The Fight in the Fixer Season: 11 Episode 15
  • (..) You're not a threat to me. You sure? Even if I didn't just...there's no future with me. I can't ever...I can't have this, kids, do the math, I physically can't. Neither can I. In the Red Room, where I was trained, where I was raised, um, they have a graduation ceremony. They sterilize you. (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron
  • (..) I know you've suffered. Blah! Heh, heh, Captain America. God's righteous man, pretending you could live without a war. I can't physically throw up in my mouth, but... If you believe in peace, then let us keep it. I think you're confusing peace with quiet. Yuh-huh. What's the Vibranium for? (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron