physical
/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/(adjective)
AWL Sublist 3CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
Relating to the body as opposed to the mind; relating to things that can be seen, touched, or measured.
Key Academic Collocations
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physicalphysically
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
corporealtangiblematerialbodilysomatic
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Sedentary desk lifestyles are proven to exert detrimental impacts on both cardiovascular fitness and psychological health."
"The bar chart highlights expenditure allocated toward maintaining physical infrastructure versus digital telecommunications."
"Children who engage in regular physical exercise demonstrate superior cognitive focus during academic instruction."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Pair with nouns: 'physical health', 'physical infrastructure', 'physical presence' to form idiomatic academic units.