physicality

phys·i·cal

P0276200 (fĭz′ĭ-kəl)adj.1. a. Of or relating to the body. See Synonyms at bodily.b. Having a physiological basis or origin: a physical craving for an addictive drug.c. Involving sexual interest or activity: a physical attraction; physical intimacy.2. a. Involving or characterized by vigorous or forceful bodily activity: physical aggression; a fast and physical dance performance.b. Slang Involving or characterized by violence: "A real cop would get physical" (TV Guide).3. Of or relating to material things: a wall that formed a physical barrier; the physical environment.4. Of or relating to matter and energy or the sciences dealing with them, especially physics.n. A physical examination.

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[Middle English phisical, medical, from Medieval Latin physicālis, from Latin physica, physics; see physics.]

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phys′i·cal′i·ty (-kăl′ĭ-tē) n.phys′i·cal·ly adv.

physicality

(ˌfɪzɪˈkælɪtɪ) n1. the state or quality of being physical2. the physical characteristics of a person, object, etc

phys•i•cal•i•ty

(ˌfɪz ɪˈkæl ɪ ti)

n., pl. -ties. 1. the quality of being physical, esp. when emphasized or overemphasized. 2. preoccupation with one's body, physical needs, or appetites. [1585–95]

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physicality - preoccupation with satisfaction of physical drives and appetitesanimalismdisposition, temperament - your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition"

physicality

nounA preoccupation with the body and satisfaction of its desires:animalism, animality, carnality, fleshliness, sensuality.

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