physical
US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
Definition
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The job requires good physical strength because workers lift heavy boxes daily.
Word Family
Synonyms
- bodilyof or relating to or belonging to the body
- tangibleperceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
- materialthe tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
Collocations
- Easy regular physical exercisedescribing regular physical exercise (a regular patron)
- Medium annual physical checkup examinationdescribing annual physical checkup examination ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
- Hard conduct physical inventory stocktakingto organize and carry out regarding physical inventory stocktaking
- Very Hard push beyond the limits of physical enduranceto push beyond the limits of physical endurance, meaning to move with force
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.