physical

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• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

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Adjective

Positive physical

Comparative more physical

Superlative most physical

1. A physical thing or activity is related to the body, or something you can touch.

   The war didn't leave him with any physical injuries, but his mind was badly damaged.

   When we look at where someone lives, we have to look at the physical environment (e.g., the amount of green space, transportation, house size, etc.) as well as the social environment.

Related words

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