physicality
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phys·i·cal
(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.
[Middle English phisical, medical, from Medieval Latin physicālis, from Latin physica, physics; see physics.]
phys′i·cal′i·ty (-kăl′ĭ-tē) n.
phys′i·cal·ly adv.
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physicality
(ˌfɪzɪˈkælɪtɪ)n
1. the state or quality of being physical
2. the physical characteristics of a person, object, etc
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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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Noun | 1. | physicality - preoccupation with satisfaction of physical drives and appetites disposition, temperament - your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition" |
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physicality
nounA preoccupation with the body and satisfaction of its desires:
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physicality
[ˌfɪzɪˈkælɪti] n → physicalité fCollins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005