Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
physical-damage
noun
ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈdæmɪdʒ
Definition
Physical damage refers to harm or injury caused to a physical object or person.
Examples
- The car suffered extensive physical damage after the accident.
- Storing the fragile items without protection can lead to physical damage.
- Physical damage to the environment can result from pollution and deforestation.
Meaning
The term indicates a change in the integrity of an object, such as breaking, crushing, or any other alteration that affects its original state.
Synonyms
- harm
- injury
- destruction
- degradation
- breakage