Physical
/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/noun
Relating to the body as opposed to the mind; tangible.
Did you know?In ancient philosophy, 'physical' was often associated with the natural world and the study of the cosmos, linking it to mystical interpretations of existence and reality.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
φυσικός (phusikos)
“Relating to nature, natural; pertaining to the natural sciences.”
Middle French
French
physique
“Natural, relating to body or nature.”
Late Latin
Latin
physicus
“Of nature, natural, physical.”
14th Century
Middle English
physikal
“Pertaining to the body or nature.”
Modern English
English
physical
“Concerning the body or material things, as opposed to the mental or spiritual.”
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