| 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 |
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 |
fatigue duty
fatigue | labor of a nonmilitary kind done by soldiers (cleaning or digging or draining or so on), the soldiers were put on fatigue to teach them a lesson, they were assigned to kitchen fatigues |
physical pendulum
compound pendulum | pendulum consisting of an actual object allowed to rotate freely around a horizontal axis |
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 |
| fatigue | (always used with a modifier) boredom resulting from overexposure to something, he was suffering from museum fatigue, after watching TV with her husband she had a bad case of football fatigue, the American public is experiencing scandal fatigue, political fatigue |
| fatigue party | a group of soldiers on fatigue duty |
| fatigue crack | a crack in metal resulting from metal fatigue |
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 |
fatigue
weariness
tiredness c | temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work, he was hospitalized for extreme fatigue, growing fatigue was apparent from the decline in the execution of their athletic skills, weariness overcame her after twelve hours and she fell asleep |
physical condition
physiological state
physiological condition | the condition or state of the body or bodily functions |
fatigue fracture
stress fracture | fracture resulting from excessive activity rather than a specific injury |
battle fatigue
combat fatigue
combat neurosis
shell shock | a mental disorder caused by stress of active warfare |
| fatigue | used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress, metal fatigue |
fitness
physical fitness | good physical condition, being in shape or in condition |
c tire wear upon
tire out
wear weary
jade wear out
outwear
wear down
fag out
fag
fatigue
c | exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress, We wore ourselves out on this hike |
tire
pall
weary fatigue jade | lose interest or become bored with something or somebody, I'm so tired of your mother and her complaints about my food |
| 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 |