physically

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English

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Etymology

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From physic +‎ -ally or physical +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈfɪzɪkli/
  • Audio (UK):(file)

Adverb

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physically (comparative more physically, superlative most physically)

  1. In a physical manner.
    • 1952, Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man, Penguin Books (2014), page 236:
      “And whatʼs more,” the voice went on triumphantly, “the patient is both physically and neurally whole.”
    • 2007, Curious George:
      Oh, yeah? Well, that's not physically possible for me to do! So there!
  2. According to the laws of physics.
  3. Using physical force.
  4. (obsolete) According to the rules of medicine.

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