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

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

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

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 matter. …

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.

of or pertaining to that which is material: the physical universe; the physical sciences. Physics noting or pertaining to the properties of matter and energy other than those peculiar to living matter.

Physical refers to anything that is related to the material or tangible aspects of the world rather than the mental or abstract concepts. It encompasses the characteristics, properties, and phenomena that …

PHYSICAL meaning: 1 : relating to the body of a person instead of the mind; 2 : existing in a form that you can touch or see

When something is physical it's really there. You can see it, touch it, taste it, hear it, or smell it. The physical world is all of the stuff around you.

physical adjective (THINGS) relating to real things that you can see and touch: a physical object