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physical - involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit; "physical exercise"; "physical suffering"; "was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance" |
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mental affected by a disorder of the mind; "a mental patient"; "mental illness"
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animal,
fleshly,
carnal,
sensual of or relating to the body or flesh; "carnal remains"
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somatic,
corporal,
corporeal,
bodily having material or physical form or substance; "that which is created is of necessity corporeal and visible and tangible" - Benjamin Jowett
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material derived from or composed of matter; "the material universe"
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personal particular to a given individual
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physiologic,
physiological of or consistent with an organism's normal functioning; "physiologic functions"; "physiological processes"
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somatogenetic,
somatogenic of or arising from physiological causes rather than being psychogenic in origin; "somatogenic theories of schizophrenia"
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physical - having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses; "a physical manifestation"; "surrounded by tangible objects" |
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material derived from or composed of matter; "the material universe"
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physical - concerned with material things; "physical properties"; "the physical characteristics of the earth"; "the physical size of a computer" |
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material derived from or composed of matter; "the material universe"
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physical - relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics; "physical sciences"; "physical laws" |
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physical - characterized by energetic bodily activity; "a very physical dance performance" |
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energetic possessing or exerting or displaying energy; "an energetic fund raiser for the college"; "an energetic group of hikers"; "it caused an energetic chemical reaction"
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physical - according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter); "a reflex response to physical stimuli" |
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natural being talented through inherited qualities; "a natural leader"; "a born musician"; "an innate talent"
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