physical world — the material universe consisting of all physical matter and energy that can be touched and observed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the material universe consisting of all physical matter and energy that can be touched and observed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪzɪkəl wɜːrld/
Example Sentences
- My grandpa still prefers shopping in the physical world rather than online because he likes to touch everything before buying.
- Students need to balance their time between the physical world and the digital world.
- When the Wi-Fi went down, teenagers suddenly remembered that the physical world still existed.
physical world
NOUN[/ˈfɪzɪkəl wɜːrld/]
the material universe consisting of all physical matter and energy that can be touched and observed
the material universe consisting of all physical matter and energy that can be touched and observed
Where the physical world meets the mystical world at a critical world crossroads!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Physical derives from Greek physikos (natural, relating to nature), from physis (nature). World comes from Old English weorold (human age, lifetime), likely from Proto-Germanic *weraldi-. Combined, the phrase denotes the tangible, observable realm of material existence.
Breakdown
physical: physikos (natural) from physis (nature); world: weorold (human age/lifetime) from Proto-Germanic *weraldi- (age of man). Together they form a compound referring to the material, perceptible universe.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandpa still prefers shopping in the physical world rather than online because he likes to touch everything before buying.”
“Students need to balance their time between the physical world and the digital world.”
“When the Wi-Fi went down, teenagers suddenly remembered that the physical world still existed.”
“Augmented reality technology overlays digital information onto the physical world.”
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