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physically

[fiz-ik-lee]

adverb

  1. relating to the body or its appearance.

    He is not physically attractive.

  2. according to what exists in the physical world as perceived by the senses.

    It's not physically possible because of the laws of gravity.

  3. in a way that involves rough body contact or strenuous physical activity: a physically demanding sport.

    a physically abusive spouse;

    a physically demanding sport.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of physically1

First recorded in 1580–90; physical ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
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They come to be stretched out more deeply, in positions they couldn’t possibly get into, physically, on their own.

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“Prep the child ahead of time and say, ‘We are not able to physically be there, but we are so proud of this accomplishment,’” Aguirre said.

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Other invasive species are adapting behaviorally, physically and genetically to life in cities as well.

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The brothers, along with a few other volunteers from the local area, waited for the heat to subside before attempting to physically enter the building.

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But I like to do a joke that has different peaks and valleys to it and where people are like — you see them physically going back, then they’re like, “Ah, I love that.”

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