physical

• Den Körper betreffend im Unterschied zum Geist; die sinnlich wahrnehmbaren Dinge betreffend im Unterschied zum Geistigen; die Physik oder die Naturwissenschaften betreffend.

Relating to the body as opposed to the mind; relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; relating to physics or the natural sciences.

1. A2formal

   Relating to the body as opposed to the mind or spirit.

   Körperlich

   • Regular physical exercise is important for health.
   • She experienced physical pain after the accident.
   • The doctor performed a physical examination.

   Synonymebodilycorporalcorporealfleshlysomatic

   Antonymeemotionalintellectualmentalpsychologicalspiritual

2. Relating to material thingsB1formal

   Relating to things that can be touched or seen; material.

   Materiell

   • The physical world is governed by the laws of physics.
   • They examined the physical evidence at the crime scene.
   • The library has both physical books and digital resources.

   Synonymeactualconcretecorporealmaterialpalpableperceptiblerealsolidsubstantialtangible

   Antonymeabstractimmaterialmentalnonphysicalspiritual

3. Relating to physicsB2formalscientific

   Relating to the scientific study of matter, energy, and their interactions.

   Physikalisch

   • Physical chemistry explores the properties of molecules.
   • The physical properties of the metal were tested in the lab.
   • Einstein's theories revolutionized physical science.