physical

adj 1: involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit;

"physical exercise"; "physical suffering"; "was sloppy

about everything but her physical appearance" [ant: {mental}]

2: relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy;

especially physics; "physical sciences"; "physical laws"

3: having substance or material existence; perceptible to the

senses; "a physical manifestation"; "surrounded by

tangible objects" [syn: {tangible}, {touchable}]

4: according with material things or natural laws; "our

physical environment"; "an opportunity for children to

examine the physical world around them"

5: characterized by energetic bodily activity; "tennis is an

active sport"; "a very physical dance performance" [syn: {active}]

6: impelled by physical force especially against resistance;

"forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical";

"strong-arm tactics" [syn: {forcible}, {strong-arm}]

7: concerned with material things; "physical properties"; "the

physical characteristics of the earth"; "the physical size

of a computer"