physical: meaning and words from its letters
8 letters · 18 letter points · starts with P · ends with L
Meaning of physical
adj
Of matter and nature. Pertaining to the world as understood through the senses rather than the mind, having to do with the material world.
Example: It's not so much a physical place as a state of mind.
Of matter and nature. In accordance with the laws of nature; now specifically, pertaining to physics.
Example: The substance has a number of interesting physical properties.
Of matter and nature. Denoting a map showing natural features of the landscape (compare political).
Of the human body. Having to do with the body as opposed to the mind; corporeal, bodily.
Example: Insults can hurt a lot more than physical injuries.
Listed forms: physickal.
Source: Wiktionary — physical.
noun
A physical examination.
Example: How long has it been since your last physical?
A physical manifestation of psychic origin, as through ectoplasmic solidification.
Listed forms: physicals, physickal.
Source: Wiktionary — physical.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for physical.
adjective
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
- forcible
- strong-arm
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is physical in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of physical
P(3) + H(4) + Y(4) + S(1) + I(1) + C(3) + A(1) + L(1) = 18 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of physical
0 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
No other single-word anagram was found in our standard list.
Shorter words from physical
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