| abrasive |
causing abrasion to a physical surface or irritation to one's senses. [1/3 definitions] |
| acoustics |
(used with a pl. verb) the conditions of a physical space that determine its ability to transmit sound. [1/2 definitions] |
| acrobat |
a person who performs feats of balance and physical dexterity. |
| action-adventure |
a genre of films, video games, and the like having an exciting undertaking involving risk and danger as its main story line, and involving one or more heroes engaged in a series of physical challenges. [1/2 definitions] |
| action movie |
a film whose story line focuses on conflict and fast-paced activity, esp. involving physical violence, feats of strength and agility, and chase scenes. |
| activity |
normal mental or physical functioning. [1/4 definitions] |
| adjustment |
a means of adjusting, esp. a physical mechanism for regulating or correcting. [1/3 definitions] |
| aerobics |
(used with a sing. or pl. verb) a system of physical conditioning involving sustained and vigorous exercise such as running, swimming, cycling, or dancing, that stimulates the heart and lungs and thereby improves the body's ability to utilize oxygen. |
| afflict |
to cause physical or mental suffering to. |
| agile |
quick and graceful in physical movement; nimble. [1/2 definitions] |
| agonize |
to suffer physical or mental agony. [3/4 definitions] |
| agony |
intense and often prolonged physical or mental suffering. [1/3 definitions] |
| ailment |
a sickness or disorder, usu. physical; illness. |
| aliment |
physical nourishment; food. [1/3 definitions] |
| Alpine |
in anthropology, a physical type of Caucasians with a medium complexion and stocky build. [1/4 definitions] |
| amatory |
of or concerning physical love or the expression of love. |
| analog computer |
a computer that uses physical quantities such as pressure or electric voltages to represent data. (Cf. digital computer.) |
| anatomical peculiarity |
a physical trait or characteristic of one's body that is considered unusual or abnormal. |
| animal |
pertaining to the physical rather than the mental or spiritual aspect of humans. [1/5 definitions] |
| animalism |
the condition or quality of being motivated mainly by physical drives and appetites. [1/2 definitions] |
| anisotropic |
having one or more physical property that differs depending on the direction of measurement. [1/2 definitions] |