| 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 |
contact
physical contact | the act of touching physically, her fingers came in contact with the light switch |
joining
connection
connexion | the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication), the joining of hands around the table, there was a connection via the internet |
| connection connexion | shifting from one form of transportation to another, the plane was late and he missed his connection in Atlanta |
physical rehabilitation
physical restoration
therapeutic rehabilitation | providing help for disabled persons, the removal or reduction of disabilities |
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 |
connection
connexion
connector
connecter
connective | an instrumentality that connects, he soldered the connection, he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers |
physical pendulum
compound pendulum | pendulum consisting of an actual object allowed to rotate freely around a horizontal axis |
siamese
siamese connection | an inlet with two or more couplings to which a hose can be attached so that fire engines can pump water into the sprinkler system of a building |
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 |
association
connection
connexion | the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination, conditioning is a form of learning by association |
| 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 |
| connection | a supplier (especially of narcotics) |
| connection | (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship), he has powerful connections |
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) |
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 |
connection
connexion
connectedness | a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it), there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare |
connection
connexion
link | a connecting shape |
physical condition
physiological state
physiological condition | the condition or state of the body or bodily functions |
connection
link
connectedness | the state of being connected, the connection between church and state is inescapable |
fitness
physical fitness | good physical condition, being in shape or in condition |
| physical | having substance or material existence, perceptible to the senses, a physical manifestation, surrounded by tangible objects |
| physical | concerned with material things, physical properties, the physical characteristics of the earth, the physical size of a computer |
forcible
physical
strong-arm | impelled by physical force especially against resistance, forcible entry, a real cop would get physical, strong-arm tactics |
| physical | characterized by energetic bodily activity, a very physical dance performance |
| physical | according with material things or natural laws (other than those peculiar to living matter), a reflex response to physical stimuli |
| physical | involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit, physical exercise, physical suffering, was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance |
| physical | relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy, especially physics, physical sciences, physical laws |