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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPhysical
/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to the body as opposed to the mind; tangible or material.
"Regular exercise is essential for maintaining physical health." - 2
Pertaining to the laws of nature or the physical sciences.
"The physical properties of the material were tested in the laboratory."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin physicalis, originating from the Ancient Greek physikos (pertaining to nature), from physis (nature). Originally referring to natural science and medicine, the term evolved in English to denote tangible, material existence as well as bodily attributes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Physical" is said worldwide
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physique
Transliteration: fizik
"L'exercice régulier est essentiel pour maintenir une bonne santé physique."
physisch
Transliteration: fizish
"Regelmäßige Bewegung ist wichtig für die körperliche Gesundheit."
fisico
Transliteration: fiziko
"L'esercizio regolare è essenziale per mantenere la salute fisica."
físico
Transliteration: fisiko
"El ejercicio regular es esencial para mantener la salud física."
físico
Transliteration: fisiku
"O exercício regular é essencial para manter a saúde física."
शारीरिक
Transliteration: sharirik
"नियमित व्यायाम शारीरिक स्वास्थ्य बनाए रखने के लिए आवश्यक है।"
身体的
Transliteration: shēntǐ de
"定期锻炼对保持身体健康至关重要。"
신체의
Transliteration: sinche-ui
"규칙적인 운동은 신체 건강을 유지하는 데 필수적입니다."
身体の
Transliteration: shintai no
"定期的な運動は身体の健康を維持するために不可欠です。"
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