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physical

adjective

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit; "physical exercise"; "physical suffering"; "was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance"
Antonyms: mental Similar: animal, carnal, fleshly, sensual, bodily, corporal, corporeal, somatic, material, personal, physiologic, physiological, somatogenic, somatogenetic
relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics; "physical sciences"; "physical laws"
having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses; "a physical manifestation"; "surrounded by tangible objects"
Synonyms: tangible, touchable Similar: material
according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter); "a reflex response to physical stimuli"
Similar: natural
characterized by energetic bodily activity; "tennis is an active sport"; "a very physical dance performance"
Synonyms: active Similar: energetic
concerned with material things; "physical properties"; "the physical characteristics of the earth"; "the physical size of a computer"
Similar: material
impelled by physical force especially against resistance; "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics"
Synonyms: forcible, strong-arm Similar: forceful