Physically

//ˈfɪz.ɪ.kli// adv, slang

adv, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a physical manner.

    "“And whatʼs more,” the voice went on triumphantly, “the patient is both physically and neurally whole.”"

  2. 2
    According to the laws of physics.
  3. 3
    Using physical force.
  4. 4
    Directly, rather than automatically or similar. informal

    "After the software updated, I had to go in and physically change all the settings back to the way I wanted them."

  5. 5
    According to the rules of medicine. obsolete
Adverb
  1. 1
    in accord with physical laws wordnet

Example

More examples

"Generally speaking, men are physically stronger than women."

Etymology

From physic + -ally or physical + -ly.

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