physical applies to what is perceived directly by the senses and may contrast with mental, spiritual, or imaginary.

We are concerned with the physical and psychological well-being of our employees. He hates physical contact of any sort - he doesn't even like to shake your hand.

A physical is a medical examination, done in order to see if someone is fit and well enough to do a particular job or to join the army. Bob failed his physical. Routine physicals are done by a nurse.

Physical, bodily, corporeal, corporal agree in pertaining to the body. Physical indicates connected with, pertaining to, the animal or human body as a material organism: physical strength, exercise.

1. of or pertaining to the body. 2. of or pertaining to that which is material: the physical universe. 3. noting or pertaining to the properties of matter and energy other than those peculiar to living matter. …

PHYSICAL definition: of or relating to the body. See examples of physical used in a sentence.

Physical refers to anything that is related to the material or tangible aspects of the world rather than the mental or abstract concepts. It encompasses the characteristics, properties, and phenomena that …

Definition of physical adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

When something is physical it's really there. You can see it, touch it, taste it, hear it, or smell it. The physical world is all of the stuff around you.

• Man's primary needs are physical -- food, drink and sleep. • Your son appears to be in good physical health. • Physical knowledge is knowledge of the physical properties of objects derived by the …