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- [fiz-i-kuh l]
- /ˈfɪz ɪ kəl/
- /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fiz-i-kuh l]
- /ˈfɪz ɪ kəl/
Definitions of physicals word
- adjective physicals of or relating to the body: physical exercise. 1
- adjective physicals of or relating to that which is material: the physical universe; the physical sciences. 1
- adjective physicals noting or pertaining to the properties of matter and energy other than those peculiar to living matter. 1
- adjective physicals pertaining to the physical sciences, especially physics. 1
- adjective physicals carnal; sexual: a physical attraction. 1
- adjective physicals tending to touch, hug, pat, etc.; physically demonstrative: a physical person. 1
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Origin of physicals
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin physicālis concerning medicine. See physic, -al1
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Parts of speech for Physicals
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
physicals popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
physicals usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for physicals
adjective physicals
- corporals — Plural form of corporal.
- knockabouts — Plural form of knockabout.
- manuals — Plural form of manual.
- naturals — Plural form of natural.
noun physicals
- examinations — Plural form of examination.
- exams — Plural form of exam.
- healths — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
Antonyms for physicals
adjective physicals
- abstracts — Plural form of abstract.
- ideals — a conception of something in its perfection.
- intellectuals — Plural form of intellectual.
- mystics — Plural form of mystic.
See also
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