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physical
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physically
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Human, Physicsphysicalphys‧i‧cal1 /ˈfɪzɪkəl/●くろまる●くろまる●くろまるS2W1AWL adjective1body not mindBODYrelated to someone’s body rather than their mind or emotions → mental, emotionalShe was in constant physical pain.the physical and emotional needs of young adultspeople with severe physical disabilitiesDon’t be put off by his physical appearance.He was obsessed with physical fitness.2sex a physicalrelationship involves sex rather than just friendshipMy attraction to him was totally physical.Their physical relationship had never been very good.3person informalHBHTOUCH someone who is physical likes touching people a lotShe’s a very physical person.4violentVIOLENT involving touching someone in a rough or violent wayFootball can be a very physical game.I was a bit worried that the argument might become physical.5real/solidREAL/NOT IMAGINARY relating to realobjects that you can touch, see, or feelthe physical world around usthe physical environmentThey were kept in appalling physical conditions.6naturalREAL/NOT IMAGINARY relating to or following natural lawsa physical explanation for this phenomenon7science [only before noun]HP a physical science is an area of scientific study that is related to physicsphysical chemistry —physicality /ˌfɪzɪˈkæləti/ noun [uncountable]the physicality of sport →physicallyCOLLOCATIONSnounsphysical activityWe all know about the health benefits of physical activity.physical contactThere shall be no intentional physical contact between teams.physical abuse/violenceHe had suffered physical abuse at the hands of his parents.somebody’s physical appearanceDescribe his physical appearance.physical painShe bravely endured great physical pain.physical strengthThe murder could have been committed only by a man of enormous physical strength.physical fitnessYou need to work on your physical fitness.a physical disability (=condition that makes it difficult for someone to use a part of their body properly)From birth he has suffered from severe physical disabilities.a physical defect (=a physical fault, especially one that only affects the appearance)Most babies are born without physical defects.Examples from the Corpusphysical• The way in which we clothe our bodies and accentuate our physicalattributes can also build power.• The traditionalofficedesigncreatesphysical barriers between workers.• physicalbeauty• a physicalconfrontation• A lot of British people avoidphysicalcontact with strangers.• There is no physicalevidence to connect him to the crimescene.• As a result, a thoroughhistory, completephysicalexamination and tests are necessary to eliminate other conditionsassociated with granulomas.• physicalfitness• Nearly three quarters of the women surveyed said they were satisfied with their physical fitness.• Man's primary needs are physical -- food, drink and sleep.• Your sonappears to be in good physicalhealth.• Physicalknowledge is knowledge of the physical properties of objects derived by the manipulation of objects.• In 1984, Retton clearly was untouchable on the floor and vaultevents, where her powerfulphysical makeup could be highlighted.• Elsewhere winning the game is as much about having a psychologicaledge as a physical one.• It was a purely physical relationship.• I'm aggressive - I like physicalsports.• To and fro from Sydney to Parramatta he devoted himself to the spiritual and physicalwelfare of the convicts.• In the physical world, all particles of the same species appear to be identical.physical appearance• I have no interest in the psychological interpretation of my sitters, I want to convey their physical appearance.• The same may be true of a book which has been deliberately produced to a high standard of physical appearance.• However, physical appearance and intellect are insufficientfoundation for effectivelong-lasting relationships.• We are often attracted to another person by their physical appearance and sometimes by their ideas, opinions and goals.• When describing the person in question, a reference to physical appearance is often made showing that physical appearance is very important.• Until the physical appearance of puberty a girlenjoys the privilege of being regarded as an image of the great Goddess.• We all know our genesdeterminephysical appearance, such as eye color and hairtexture.physicalphysical2 (also physical examination) noun [countable]BODYa thorough examination of someone’s body by a doctor, in order to discover whether they are healthy or have any illnesses or medical problemsExamples from the Corpusphysical• In some cases, a physical might expose a heartmurmur.• These days the examination in my nightmare is a physical.• The game was real physical, but we withstood everything they brought at us.From Longman Business Dictionaryphysicalphys‧i‧cal /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ adjective1real and actualthe physical counting of goods in stock2ACCOUNTING related to assets that can be seen and touched, such as machines and buildingsSYNTANGIBLEThey had a physical plant valued at 3,455,050ドル and cash reserves of 729,886ドル.3FINANCE involving shares, bonds etc where there are CERTIFICATEs (=documents showing ownership), rather than shares etc where ownership is recorded on a computerIt’s hard to imagine that many investors would prefer having physical certificates when a computer entry seems at least as reliable.4FINANCE involving COMMODITIES (=oil, metals, farmproducts etc) for actual or immediatedelivery, rather than FUTURES (=contracts for delivery at a later date)Traders of agricultural futures contracts usually don’t take physical delivery of the underlying commodity.Originphysical1(1400-1500)Medieval Latinphysicalis, from Latinphysica; → PHYSICS