physical entity | an entity that has physical existence |
object physical object | a tangible and visible entity, an entity that can cast a shadow, it was full of rackets, balls and other objects |
process physical process | a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states, events now in process, the process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls |
act deed human action human activity | something that people do or cause to happen |
bond trading bond-trading activity | trading in bonds (usually by a broker on the floor of an exchange) |
contact physical contact | the act of touching physically, her fingers came in contact with the light switch |
subversion subversive activity | the act of subverting, as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government |
physical rehabilitation physical restoration therapeutic rehabilitation | providing help for disabled persons, the removal or reduction of disabilities |
activity | any specific behavior, they avoided all recreational activity |
avocation by-line hobby pursuit sideline spare-time activity | an auxiliary activity |
exercise exercising physical exercise physical exertion workout | the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit, the doctor recommended regular exercise, he did some exercising, the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit |
physical therapy physiotherapy physiatrics | therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities |
sexual activity sexual practice sex sex activity | activities associated with sexual intercourse, they had sex in the back seat |
sensory activity | activity intended to achieve a particular sensory result |
education instruction teaching pedagogy didactics educational activity | the activities of educating or instructing, activities that impart knowledge or skill, he received no formal education, our instruction was carefully programmed, good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded |
extracurricular activity | educational activities not falling within the scope of the regular curriculum |
creation creative activity | the human act of creating |
intelligence intelligence activity intelligence operation | the operation of gathering information about an enemy |
social activity | activity considered appropriate on social occasions |
business activity commercial activity | activity undertaken as part of a commercial enterprise |
government governing governance government activity administration | the act of governing, exercising authority, regulations for the governing of state prisons, he had considerable experience of government |
discourtesy offense offence offensive activity | a lack of politeness, a failure to show regard for others, wounding the feelings or others |
physical pendulum compound pendulum | pendulum consisting of an actual object allowed to rotate freely around a horizontal axis |
activeness activity | the trait of being active, moving or acting rapidly and energetically, the level of activity declines with age |
constitution composition physical composition makeup make-up | the way in which someone or something is composed |
physical property | any property used to characterize matter and energy and their interactions |
physical ability | the ability to perform some physical act, contrasting with mental ability |
body organic structure physical structure | the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being), he felt as if his whole body were on fire |
e human body physical body material body soma build figure physique anatomy shape bod chassis frame form flesh | alternative names for the body of a human being, Leonardo studied the human body, he has a strong physique, the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak |
physical topology | the appearance of the network, the physical topologies of local area networks include the bus, the ring and the star |
physical education | training in the development of and care for the human body, stresses athletics, includes hygiene |
physical chemistry | the branch of chemistry dealing with the physical properties of chemical substances |
physics physical science | the physical properties, phenomena, and laws of something, he studied the physics of radiation |
physical geography physiography | the study of physical features of the earth's surface |
physical anthropology | the branch of anthropology dealing with the genesis and variation of human beings |
sexual desire eros concupiscence physical attraction | a desire for sexual intimacy |
Marine Corps Intelligence Activity MCIA | an agency of the United States Marine Corps that provides responsive and broad intelligence support for the worldwide Marine Corps organization |
Advanced Research and Development Activity ARDA | an agency of the Intelligence Community that conducts advanced research and development related to information technology |
kindergarten | a preschool for children age to to prepare them for primary school |
physical therapist physiotherapist | therapist who treats injury or dysfunction with exercises and other physical treatments of the disorder |
physical phenomenon | a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy |
reproduction cost physical value | cost of reproducing physical property minus various allowances (especially depreciation) |
agglutination agglutinating activity | the coalescing of small particles that are suspended in solution, these larger masses are then (usually) precipitated |
bodily process body process bodily function activity | an organic process that takes place in the body, respiratory activity |
natural process natural action action activity | a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings), the action of natural forces, volcanic activity |
phase change phase transition state change physical change | a change from one state (solid or liquid or gas) to another without a change in chemical composition |
action activity activeness | the state of being active, his sphere of activity, he is out of action |
physical condition physiological state physiological condition | the condition or state of the body or bodily functions |
activity | (chemistry) the capacity of a substance to take part in a chemical reaction, catalytic activity |
fitness physical fitness | good physical condition, being in shape or in condition |