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

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

physical adjective (MATERIAL) existing as or connected with things that can be seen or touched:

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.

Dec 31, 2025 · physical (comparative more physical, superlative most physical) Of medicine. (obsolete) Pertaining to the field of medicine; medical. [15th–19th c.] (obsolete) That practises …

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 …