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Definition of physicality

physicality

/ˌfɪz.ɪˈkæl.ə.ti/
phys · i · cal · i · ty
Adverb:physically
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Plural:physicalities
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Adjective:physical
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physicality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Intense bodily presence, strength, or vigorous movement, especially in sports, dance, or acting.

Example

"The championship match was defined by the intense physicality and stamina of both teams."

2

The state or quality of being physical, bodily, or material rather than mental or spiritual.

Example

"The sculptor emphasized the sheer physicality of the raw stone in her latest exhibition."

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• Rhymes for physicality

• Nearby Words

phyllo
physalis
physical
physicality
physically
physicalness
physician

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed in English from the adjective 'physical' (ultimately from Ancient Greek 'physikos', meaning 'natural') plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Physicality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/physicality
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