Adjective
1. involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit;
"physical exercise""physical suffering""was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance"2. relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics;
"physical sciences""physical laws"3. having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses;
"a physical manifestation""surrounded by tangible objects"4. according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter);
"a reflex response to physical stimuli"5. characterized by energetic bodily activity;
"tennis is an active sport""a very physical dance performance"6. concerned with material things;
"physical properties""the physical characteristics of the earth""the physical size of a computer"7. impelled by physical force especially against resistance;
"forcible entry""a real cop would get physical""strong-arm tactics"