physical — relating to the body rather than the mind
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the body rather than the mind
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
Korean meaning: 정신적인 것이 아닌 몸, 신체의
Korean pronunciation: 피-지-컬 (강세: 피)
Example Sentences
- My mom says I need more physical activity, but my couch disagrees.
- The doctor recommended a physical examination every year.
- There's no physical evidence that I ate the last cookie... except the crumbs on my shirt.
physical
ADJECTIVE//ˈfɪzɪkəl//
relating to the body rather than the mind
The rescue mission required enormous physical strength and endurance.
The job demanded physical effort that many office workers were not prepared for. (PHYSIQUE + REAL = PHYSICAL → connected to the body or material world)
Physical endurance became critical for survival during the disaster.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'physique', derived from Latin 'physica' and Greek 'physika' (neuter plural of 'physikos'), meaning 'of nature' or 'natural'. Ultimately from Greek 'physis' meaning 'nature' or 'natural order'.
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📝Examples
“My mom says I need more physical activity, but my couch disagrees.”
“The doctor recommended a physical examination every year.”
“There's no physical evidence that I ate the last cookie... except the crumbs on my shirt.”
“Physical geography studies natural features of the Earth.”
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