Physis

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

16th century, from Ancient Greek φύσις (phúsis).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈfyːzɪs/
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Noun[edit]

Physis f (genitive Physis, no plural)

  1. (learned, also sports slang) physique, bodily strength or constitution
    Synonyms: Körper, Körperbau, körperliche Stärke/Verfassung, Körperlichkeit
  2. (Greek philosophy) physis

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