[phys.i.cal] adj [ME phisicale medical, fr. ML physicalis, fr. L physica] (1597) 1 a: having material existence: perceptible esp. through the senses and subject to the laws of nature "everything ~ is measurable by weight, motion, and resistance --Thomas De Quincey" b: of or relating to material things
2. a: of or relating to natural science b (1): of or relating to physics (2): characterized or produced by the forces and operations of physics 3 a: of or relating to the body b: concerned or preoccupied with the body and its needs: carnal c: characterized by esp. rugged and forceful physical activity: rough "a ~ hockey game" "a ~ player" syn see material -- phys.i.cal.ly adv -- phys.i.cal.ness n
[2]physical n (1934): physical examination