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physically

|phys/i/cal/ly|

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/ˈfɪzɪkli/

(physical)

relating to the body or tangible things

Base FormNounAdverb
physicalphysicalityphysically
Etymology
Etymology Information

'physically' originates from the word 'physical,' which comes from the Latin word 'physica,' meaning 'natural science.'

Historical Evolution

'physica' transformed into the Old French word 'phisique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'physical.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to nature or natural science,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to the body or material things.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner related to the body or material things.

He is physically strong.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40