Physically

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Physically

Physically (/fɪzɪkli/), from the Latin physicus meaning "natural" and the Greek physis meaning "nature", is an adjective that pertains to the body as opposed to the mind or spirit. It is often used in the context of health and fitness, describing the state or condition of the body.

Related Terms

  • Physical Health: The state of being free from illness or injury in a bodily context.
  • Physical Fitness: A state of health and well-being, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities.
  • Physical Therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises and equipment to help patients regain or improve their physical abilities.
  • Physical Examination: A routine test your primary care provider (PCP) performs to check your overall health.

Etymology

The term "physically" is derived from the Latin physicus, which means "natural". This, in turn, is derived from the Greek physis, which means "nature". The term is used to describe anything pertaining to the body and its functions or conditions.

Pronunciation

The term "physically" is pronounced as /fɪzɪkli/.

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