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physical

/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/ adjective A2
  1. Pertaining to the world as understood through the senses rather than the mind, having to do with the material world. · It's not so much a physical place as a state of mind.
  2. In accordance with the laws of nature; now specifically, pertaining to physics. · The substance has a number of interesting physical properties.
  3. Denoting a map showing natural features of the landscape (compare political).
  4. Having to do with the body as opposed to the mind; corporeal, bodily. · Insults can hurt a lot more than physical injuries.· Are you feeling any physical effects?
  5. Sexual, carnal. · to get physical
  6. Involving bodily force or contact; vigorous, aggressive. · This team plays a very physical game, so watch out.
  7. Of a piece of media, existing as a tangible object instead of being digital. · There is just something so amazing about reading a physical book as compared to an e-book.
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I say normal cases, because ill-health and physical weakness reproduce the signs of old age, even when the invalid is a youth.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, p. 50 · B2
There was certainly no physical injury of any kind.
The Hound of the Baskervilles, p. 23 · C1
Are we assured that the apprehension, from which this young man has no doubt suffered terribly since his exposure to its contagion, may not produce a physical effect which simulates that which it fears?
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 28 · B2
We have physical culture exercises every day, too.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 183 · C1

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