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phys⋅i⋅cal⋅i⋅ty

  [fiz-i-kal-i-tee]
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–noun, plural -ties.
1. the physical attributes of a person, esp. when overdeveloped or overemphasized.
2. preoccupation with one's body, physical needs, or appetites.
Origin:
1585–95; physical + -ity
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phys·i·cal   (fĭz'ĭ-kəl)   
adj.  
    1. Of or relating to the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit. See Synonyms at bodily.
    2. Involving or characterized by vigorous bodily activity: a physical dance performance.
    3. Slang Involving or characterized by violence: "A real cop would get physical" (TV Guide).
  2. Of or relating to material things: our physical environment.
  3. Of or relating to matter and energy or the sciences dealing with them, especially physics.
n.  A physical examination.

[Middle English phisical, medical, from Medieval Latin physicālis, from Latin physica, physics; see physics.]
phys'i·cal'i·ty (-kāl'ĭ-tē) n., phys'i·cal·ly adv.
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