English · Word Candidate

physical

/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: physicals

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of matter and nature. — Pertaining to the world as understood through the senses rather than the mind, having to do with the material world.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến thế giới vật chất

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Adjective

Examples

It's not so much a physical place as a state of mind.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of matter and nature. — In accordance with the laws of nature; now specifically, pertaining to physics.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phù hợp với luật của tự nhiên

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Adjective

Examples

The substance has a number of interesting physical properties.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A physical examination.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khám xét thể chất

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Noun

Examples

How long has it been since your last physical?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A physical manifestation of psychic origin, as through ectoplasmic solidification.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Biểu hiện vật lý có nguồn gốc tâm linh

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Noun

Examples

"I don't mind readings and clairvoyance, but the physicals do try you."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “physical” mean?

Of matter and nature. — Pertaining to the world as understood through the senses rather than the mind, having to do with the material world.

Is “physical” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.