The Wordsmith Dictionary

Phys `i *og "no *my, n.; pl. Physiognomies. Etym: [OE. fisonomie,phisonomie, fisnamie, OF. phisonomie, F. physiognomie, physiognomonie, from Gr. Physic, and Know, and cf. Phiz. ]

1. The art and science of discovering the predominant temper, and other characteristic qualities of the mind, by the outward appearance, especially by the features of the face.

2. The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.

3. The art telling fortunes by inspection of the features. [Obs. ] Bale.

4. The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics; as, the physiognomy of a plant, or of a meteor.

PHYSIOGONY

Phys `i *og "o *ny, n. Etym: [Gr.

Defn: The birth of nature. [R.] Coleridge.

PHYSIOGRAPHIC; PHYSIOGRAPHICAL

Phys `i *o *graph "ic, Phys `i *o *graph "ic *al, a. Etym: [Cf. F.physiographique.]

Defn: Of or pertaining to physiography.

PHYSIOGRAPHY

Phys `i *og "ra *phy, n. Etym: [Gr. -graphy: cf. F. physiographie.]

Defn: The science which treats of the earth's exterior physical features, climate, life, etc. , and of the physical movements or changes on the earth's surface, as the currents of the atmosphere and ocean, the secular variations in heat, moisture, magnetism, etc. ;physical geography.

PHYSIOLATRY

Phys `i *ol "a *try, n. Etym: [Gr.

Defn: The worship of the powers or agencies of nature; materialism in religion; nature worship. "The physiolatry of the Vedas." M. Williams.

PHYSIOLOGER

PHYSIOLOGER Phys `i *ol "o *ger, n.

Defn: A physiologist.

PHYSIOLOGIC

Phys `i *o *log "ic, a. Etym: [L. physiologicus, Gr. physiologique. ]

Defn: Physiological.

PHYSIOLOGICAL

PHYSIOLOGICAL Phys `i *o *log "ic *al, a.

Defn: Of or pertaining to physiology; relating to the science of the functions of living organism; as, physiological botany or chemistry.

PHYSIOLOGICALLY

PHYSIOLOGICALLY Phys `i *o *log "ic *al *ly, adv.

Defn: In a physiological manner.

PHYSIOLOGIST

Phys `i *ol "o *gist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. physiologiste. ]

Defn: One who is versed in the science of physiology; a student of the properties and functions of animal and vegetable organs and tissues.

PHYSIOLOGIZE

PHYSIOLOGIZE Phys `i *ol "o *gize, v. i.

Defn: To speculate in physiology; to make physiological investigations. Cudworth.

PHYSIOLOGY

Phys `i *ol "o *gy, n.; pl. Physiologies. Etym: [L. physiologia, Gr. physiologie. ]

1. The science which treats of the phenomena of living organisms; the study of the processes incidental to, and characteristic of, life.

Note: It is divided into animal and vegetable physiology, dealing with animal and vegetable life respectively. When applied especially to a study of the functions of the organs and tissues in man, it is called human physiology.

2. A treatise on physiology. Mental physiology, the science of the functions and phenomena of the mind, as distinguished from a philosophical explanation of the same.

PHYSIOPHYLY

Phys `i *oph "y *ly, n. Etym: [Gr. (Biol.)

Defn: The tribal history of the functions, or the history of the paleontological development of vital activities, -- being a branch of phylogeny. See Morphophyly. Haeckel.

PHYSIQUE

Phy *sique ", n. Etym: [F. See Physic. ]

Defn: The natural constitution, or physical structure, of a person. With his white hair and splendid physique. Mrs. Stowe.

PHYSNOMY

PHYSNOMY Phys "no *my, n.

Defn: Physiogmony. [Obs. ]

PHYSOCLIST

PHYSOCLIST Phys "o *clist, n. (Zoöl.)

Defn: One of the Physoclisti.

PHYSOCLISTI

Phys `o *clis "ti, n. pl. Etym: [NL. , fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)

Defn: An order of teleost in which the air bladder has no opening.

PHYSOGRADE

Phys "o *grade, n. Etym: [Gr. gradi to walk, go. ] (Zoöl.)

Defn: Any siphonophore which has an air sac for a float, as the Physalia.

PHYSOPHORAE

Phy *soph "o *ræ, n. pl. Etym: [NL. , fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)

Defn: An order of Siphonophora, furnished with an air sac, or float, and a series of nectocalyces. See Illust. under Nectocalyx.

PHYSOPOD

PHYSOPOD Phy "so *pod, n. (Zoöl.)

Defn: One of the Physopoda; a thrips.

PHYSOPODA

Phy *sop "o *da, n. pl. Etym: [NL. , fr. Gr. -poda. ] (Zoöl.)

Defn: Same as Thysanoptera.

PHYSOSTIGMINE

PHYSOSTIGMINE Phy `so *stig "mine, n. (Chem. )

Defn: An alkaloid found in the Calabar bean (the seed of Physostigma venenosum ), and extracted as a white, tasteless, substance, amorphous or crystalline; -- formerly called eserine, with which it was regarded as identical.

PHYSOSTOMI

Phy *sos "to *mi, n. pl. Etym: [NL. , fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)

Defn: An order of fishes in which the air bladder is provided with a duct, and the ventral fins, when present, are abdominal. It includes the salmons, herrings, carps, catfishes, and others.

PHYSOSTOMOUS

PHYSOSTOMOUS Phy *sos "to *mous, a. (Zoöl.)(a ) Having a duct to the air bladder. (b ) Pertaining to the Physostomi.

New American Oxford Dictionary

phys.

phys. ▶abbreviation • physical. • physician. • physics. • physiological. • physiology.

physalis

phy sa lis |ˈfīsəlis, ˈfis- ˈfaɪsələs | ▶noun a plant of a genus that includes the cape gooseberry and Chinese lantern, which have an inflated, lanternlike calyx. [Genus Physalis, family Solanaceae: many species. ] ORIGIN modern Latin, from Greek phusallis ‘bladder ’ (because of the inflated calyx ).

phys ed

phys ed |ˈfiz ˈed fɪz ˈɛd | ▶noun informal short for physical education.

physiatrics

phys i at rics |ˌfizēˈatriks fɪziˈætrɪks | ▶plural noun [ treated as sing. ] another term for physical therapy. DERIVATIVES phys i at ric adjective, phys i at rist |ˌfizēˈatrist, fiˈzīəˌtrist |noun

physic

phys ic |ˈfizik ˈfɪzɪk | archaic ▶noun medicine, esp. a cathartic. • the art of healing. ▶verb ( physics, physicking |ˈfizikiNG |, physicked |ˈfizikt | ) [ with obj. ] treat with a medicine. ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French fisique ‘medicine, ’ from Latin physica, from Greek phusikē (epistēmē )‘(knowledge ) of nature. ’

physical

phys i cal |ˈfizikəl ˈfɪzɪkəl | ▶adjective 1 of or relating to the body as opposed to the mind: a whole range of physical and mental challenges. • involving bodily contact or activity: verbal or physical abuse | football and other physical games. 2 of or relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete: pleasant physical environments | physical assets such as houses or cars. • of or relating to physics or the operation of natural forces generally: physical laws. ▶noun (also physical examination ) a medical examination to determine a person's bodily fitness. PHRASES get physical informal become aggressive or violent. • become sexually intimate with someone. DERIVATIVES phys i cal i ty |ˌfiziˈkalitē |noun, phys i cal ly |-ik (ə )lē |adverb, phys i cal ness noun ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘medicinal, relating to medicine ’): from medieval Latin physicalis, from Latin physica ‘things relating to nature ’ (see physic ). Sense 2 dates from the late 16th cent. and sense 1 from the late 18th cent.

physical anthropology

phys i cal an thro pol o gy ▶noun see anthropology.

physical chemistry

phys i cal chem is try ▶noun the branch of chemistry concerned with the application of the techniques and theories of physics to the study of chemical systems.

physical culture

phys |ic ¦al cul |ture ▶noun [ mass noun ] dated the development of the body by exercise.

physical education

phys i cal ed u ca tion |ˈfɪzɪkəl ˌɛʤəˈkeɪʃən | ▶noun instruction in physical exercise and games, esp. in schools.

physical geography

phys i cal ge og ra phy |ˈfɪzɪkəl ʤɪˈɑɡrəfi | ▶noun the branch of geography dealing with natural features and processes.

physicalism

phys i cal ism |ˈfizikəlˌizəm ˈfɪzəkəlɪzəm | ▶noun Philosophy the doctrine that the real world consists simply of the physical world. DERIVATIVES phys i cal ist noun & adjective, phys i cal is tic |ˌfizikəˈlistik |adjective

physicalize

phys i cal ize |ˈfizikəlˌīz ˈfɪzɪkəlaɪz | ▶verb [ with obj. ] express or represent by physical means or in physical terms: physicalizing your anger can help release tension. DERIVATIVES phys i cal i za tion |ˌfizikəliˈzāSHən |noun

physical jerks

phys |ic ¦al jerks ▶plural noun Brit. informal energetic exercises done as part of a fitness routine.

physical medicine

phys i cal med i cine ▶noun 1 the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease by physical means such as manipulation, heat, electricity, or radiation, rather than by medication or surgery. 2 the branch of medicine that treats biomechanical disorders and injuries.

physical sciences

phys i cal sci ences ▶plural noun the sciences concerned with the study of inanimate natural objects, including physics, chemistry, astronomy, and related subjects. Often contrasted with life sciences.

physical theater

phys i cal the a ter ▶noun a form of theater that emphasizes the use of physical movement, as in dance and mime, for expression.

physical therapy

phys i cal ther a py |ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈθɛrəpi | ▶noun the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery. DERIVATIVES phys i cal ther a pist noun

physical training

phys i cal train ing |ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈtreɪnɪŋ | ▶noun the systematic use of exercises to promote bodily fitness and strength.

physic garden

physic gar ¦den ▶noun a garden for cultivating medicinal herbs.

physician

phy si cian |fiˈziSHən fəˈzɪʃən | ▶noun a person qualified to practice medicine. • a healer: physicians of the soul. PHRASES physician, heal thyself proverb before attempting to correct others, make sure that you aren't guilty of the same faults. [with biblical allusion to Luke 4:23. ]ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French fisicien, based on Latin physica ‘things relating to nature ’ (see physic ).

physician's assistant

phys i cian's as sis tant ▶noun someone qualified to assist a physician and carry out routine clinical procedures under the supervision of a physician.

physicist

phys i cist |ˈfizəsist ˈfɪzɪsɪst | ▶noun an expert in or student of physics.

physico-

physico- ▶comb. form physical; physical and …: physico-mental. ORIGIN from physics .

physicochemical

phys i co chem i cal |ˌfizikōˈkemikəl ˌfɪzɪkoʊˈkɛmɪkəl | ▶adjective of or relating to physics and chemistry or to physical chemistry.

physics

phys ics |ˈfiziks ˈfɪzɪks | ▶plural noun [ treated as sing. ] the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy. The subject matter of physics, distinguished from that of chemistry and biology, includes mechanics, heat, light and other radiation, sound, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of atoms. • the physical properties and phenomena of something: the physics of plasmas. ORIGIN late 15th cent. (denoting natural science in general, esp. the Aristotelian system ): plural of obsolete physic ‘physical (thing ),’ suggested by Latin physica, Greek phusika ‘natural things, ’ from phusis ‘nature. ’

physio-

physio- |ˈfɪzioʊ | ▶comb. form 1 relating to nature and natural phenomena: physiography. 2 representing physiology. ORIGIN from Greek phusis ‘nature. ’

physiochemical

phys i o chem i cal |ˌfizēōˈkemikəl ˌfɪzioʊˈkɛmɪkəl | ▶adjective of or relating to physiological chemistry.

physiocrat

phys i o crat |ˈfizēəˌkrat ˈfɪziəkræt | ▶noun a member of an 18th -century group of French economists who believed that agriculture was the source of all wealth and that agricultural products should be highly priced. Advocating adherence to a supposed natural order of social institutions, they also stressed the necessity of free trade. DERIVATIVES phys i oc ra cy |ˌfizēˈäkrəsē |noun, phys i o crat ic |ˌfizēəˈkratik |adjective ORIGIN late 18th cent.: from French physiocrate, from physiocratie ‘physiocracy ’ (see physio-, -cracy ).

physiognomist

phys i og no mist |ˌfizēˈä (g )nəmist fɪziˈɑɡnəməst | ▶noun a person supposedly able to judge character (or, formerly, to predict the future ) from facial characteristics. ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from Old French physionomiste .

physiognomy

phys i og no my |ˌfizēˈä (g )nəmē ˌfɪziˈɑ (ɡ )nəmi | ▶noun ( pl. physiognomies ) a person's facial features or expression, esp. when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin. • the supposed art of judging character from facial characteristics. • the general form or appearance of something: the physiognomy of the landscape. DERIVATIVES phys i og nom ic |ˌfizēəˈnämik |adjective, phys i og nom i cal |ˌfizēəˈnämikəl |adjective, phys i og nom i cal ly |ˌfizēəˈnämik (ə )lē |adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French phisonomie, via medieval Latin from Greek phusiognōmonia ‘judging of a man's nature (by his features ),’ based on gnōmōn ‘a judge, interpreter. ’

physiography

physiol.

physiol. ▶abbreviation • physiological. • physiologist. • physiology.

physiological saline

phys i o log i cal sa line |ˌfizēəˈläjikəl ˌfɪziəˌlɑʤəkəl ˈseɪlin | ▶noun a solution of salts that is isotonic with the body fluids.

physiology

phys i ol o gy |ˌfizēˈäləjē ˌfɪziˈɑləʤi | ▶noun the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts. • the way in which a living organism or bodily part functions: the physiology of the brain. DERIVATIVES phys i o log ic |ˌfizēəˈläjik |adjective, phys i o log i cal |ˌfizēəˈläjikəl |adjective, phys i o log i cal ly |ˌfizēəˈläjik (ə )lē |adverb, phys i ol o gist |-jist |noun ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from Latin physiologia (perhaps via French ), from Greek phusiologia ‘natural philosophy ’ (see physio-, -logy ).

physiotherapy

phys i o ther a py |ˌfizēōˈTHerəpē ˈˌfɪzioʊˈθɛrəpi | ▶noun British term for physical therapy. DERIVATIVES phys i o ther a pist |-pist |noun

physique

phy sique |fiˈzēk fəˈzik | ▶noun the form, size, and development of a person's body: a sturdy, muscular physique | they were much alike in physique. ORIGIN early 19th cent.: from French, literally ‘physical ’ (used as a noun ).

physostigmine

phy so stig mine |ˌfīsōˈstigˌmēn ˌfaɪsoʊˈstɪɡmin | ▶noun Chemistry a compound that is the active ingredient of the Calabar bean and is used medicinally in eye drops because of its anticholinergic activity. [A tricyclic alkaloid; chem. formula: C 15 H 21 N 3 O 2. ] ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from the modern Latin genus name Physostigma (to which the Calabar bean belongs ) + -ine 4 .

Oxford Dictionary

phys.

phys. ▶abbreviation • physical. • physician. • physics. • physiological. • physiology.

physalis

physalis |ˈfʌɪsəlɪs, ˈfɪs -, fʌɪˈseɪlɪs | ▶noun a plant of a genus that includes the Cape gooseberry and Chinese lantern, which has an inflated lantern-like calyx. ●Genus Physalis, family Solanaceae: many species. ORIGIN modern Latin, from Greek phusallis ‘bladder ’ (because of the inflated calyx ).

Physeptone

Physeptone |fʌɪˈsɛptəʊn | ▶noun trademark for methadone. ORIGIN 1940s: of unknown origin.

physiatrics

physiatrics |ˌfɪzɪˈatrɪks | ▶plural noun [ treated as sing. ] North American term for physiotherapy. DERIVATIVES physiatrist noun

physic

physic |ˈfɪzɪk | archaic ▶noun [ mass noun ] medicinal drugs. • the art of healing. ▶verb ( physics, physicking, physicked ) [ with obj. ] treat with a medicine. ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French fisique ‘medicine ’, from Latin physica, from Greek phusikē (epistēmē ) ‘(knowledge ) of nature ’.

physical

phys |ic ¦al |ˈfɪzɪk (ə )l | ▶adjective 1 relating to the body as opposed to the mind: a range of physical and mental challenges. • involving bodily contact or activity: less physical sports such as bowls | a physical relationship. 2 relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete: the physical world. 3 relating to physics or the operation of natural forces generally: physical laws. ▶noun 1 (also physical examination ) a medical examination to determine a person's bodily fitness. 2 (physicals ) Stock Exchange stocks held in actual commodities for immediate exchange, for example as opposed to futures. PHRASES get physical 1 informal become aggressive or violent. 2 become sexually intimate with someone. DERIVATIVES physicality |-ˈkalɪti |noun, physically adverb, physicalness noun ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘relating to medicine ’): from medieval Latin physicalis, from Latin physica ‘things relating to nature ’ (see physic ). Sense 2 dates from the late 16th cent. and sense 1 from the late 18th cent.

physical anthropology

phys |ic ¦al an ¦thro |pol ¦ogy ▶noun see anthropology.

physical chemistry

phys |ic ¦al chem |is ¦try ▶noun [ mass noun ] the branch of chemistry concerned with the application of the techniques and theories of physics to the study of chemical systems.

physical culture

phys |ic ¦al cul |ture ▶noun [ mass noun ] dated the development of the body by exercise.

physical education

phys |ic ¦al edu |ca ¦tion ▶noun [ mass noun ] instruction in physical exercise and games, especially in schools.

physical geography

phys |ic ¦al geog |raphy ▶noun [ mass noun ] the branch of geography dealing with natural features.

physicalism

physicalize

physicalize |ˈfɪzɪkəlʌɪz |(also physicalise ) ▶verb [ with obj. ] express or represent by physical means or in physical terms: physicalizing your anger can help release tension. DERIVATIVES physicalization |-ˈzɛɪʃ (ə )n |noun

physical jerks

phys |ic ¦al jerks ▶plural noun Brit. informal energetic exercises done as part of a fitness routine.

physical medicine

physical sciences

phys |ic ¦al sci ¦ences ▶plural noun the sciences concerned with the study of inanimate natural objects, including physics, chemistry, astronomy, and related subjects. Often contrasted with life sciences.

physical theatre

phys |ic ¦al the ¦atre ▶noun [ mass noun ] a form of theatre which emphasizes the use of physical movement, as in dance and mime, for expression.

physical therapy

phys |ic ¦al ther |apy ▶noun US term for physiotherapy. DERIVATIVES physical therapist noun

physical training

phys |ic ¦al training ▶noun [ mass noun ] the systematic use of exercises to promote bodily fitness and strength.

physic garden

physic gar ¦den ▶noun a garden for cultivating medicinal herbs.

physician

phys |ician |fɪˈzɪʃ (ə )n | ▶noun a person qualified to practise medicine, especially one who specializes in diagnosis and medical treatment as distinct from surgery. PHRASES physician, heal thyself proverb before attempting to correct others, make sure that you aren't guilty of the same faults yourself. [with biblical allusion to Luke 4:23. ]ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French fisicien, based on Latin physica ‘things relating to nature ’ (see physic ).

physician's assistant

phys i cian's as sis tant ▶noun someone qualified to assist a physician and carry out routine clinical procedures under the supervision of a physician.

physicist

physi |cist |ˈfɪzɪsɪst | ▶noun an expert in or student of physics.

physico-

physico- |ˈfɪzɪkəʊ | ▶combining form physical; physical and …: physico-mental. ORIGIN from physics .

physico-chemical

physico-chemical |fɪzɪkəʊˈkɛmɪk (ə )l | ▶adjective relating to physics and chemistry or to physical chemistry.

physics

phys |ics |ˈfɪzɪks | ▶plural noun [ treated as sing. ] the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy. The subject matter of physics includes mechanics, heat, light and other radiation, sound, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of atoms. • the physical properties and phenomena of something: the physics of plasmas. ORIGIN late 15th cent. (denoting natural science in general, especially the Aristotelian system ): plural of obsolete physic ‘physical (thing ’), suggested by Latin physica, Greek phusika ‘natural things ’ from phusis ‘nature ’.

physio

physio |ˈfɪzɪəʊ | ▶noun ( pl. physios ) Brit. informal a physiotherapist. • [ mass noun ] physiotherapy.

physio-

physio- |ˈfɪzɪəʊ | ▶combining form 1 relating to nature and natural phenomena: physiography. 2 representing physiology. ORIGIN from Greek phusis ‘nature ’.

physiochemical

physio |chem ¦ical |ˌfɪzɪəʊˈkɛmɪk (ə )l | ▶adjective relating to physiological chemistry.

physiocrat

physio |crat |ˈfɪzɪəkrat | ▶noun a member of an 18th -century group of French economists who believed that agriculture was the source of all wealth and that agricultural products should be highly priced. Advocating adherence to a supposed natural order of social institutions, they also stressed the necessity of free trade. DERIVATIVES physiocracy |ˌfɪzɪˈɒkrəsi |noun, physiocratic |-ɪəˈkratɪk |adjective ORIGIN late 18th cent.: from French physiocrate, from physiocratie ‘physiocracy ’ (see physio-, -cracy ).

physiognomist

physi |ognom |ist |ˌfɪzɪˈɒ (g )nəmist | ▶noun a person supposedly able to judge character (or, formerly, to predict the future ) from facial characteristics. ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from Old French physionomiste .

physiognomy

physiognomy |ˌfɪzɪˈɒ (g )nəmi | ▶noun ( pl. physiognomies ) a person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin. • [ mass noun ] the supposed art of judging character from facial characteristics. • the general form or appearance of something: the physiognomy of the landscape. DERIVATIVES physiognomic |-zɪəˈnɒmɪk |adjective, physiognomical |-zɪəˈnɒmɪk (ə )l |adjective, physiognomically |-zɪəˈnɒmɪk (ə )li |adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French phisonomie, via medieval Latin from Greek phusiognōmonia ‘judging of a man's nature (by his features )’, based on gnōmōn ‘a judge, interpreter ’.

physiography

physiol.

physiol. ▶abbreviation • physiological. • physiologist. • physiology.

physiological saline

physio |logic ¦al sa ¦line ▶noun a solution of salts that is isotonic with the body fluids.

physiology

physi |ology |ˌfɪzɪˈɒlədʒi | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts. • the way in which a living organism or bodily part functions: the physiology of the brain. DERIVATIVES physiologic adjective, physiological adjective, physiologically adverb, physiologist noun ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from Latin physiologia (perhaps via French ), from Greek phusiologia ‘natural philosophy ’ (see physio-, -logy ).

physiotherapy

physiotherapy |ˌfɪzɪə (ʊ )ˈθɛrəpi |(US physical therapy ) ▶noun [ mass noun ] the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery. DERIVATIVES physiotherapist noun

physique

physique |fɪˈziːk | ▶noun the form, size, and development of a person's body: a sturdy, muscular physique | [ mass noun ] : they were much alike in physique. ORIGIN early 19th cent.: from French, literally ‘physical ’ (used as a noun ).

physostigmine

physostigmine |ˌfʌɪsəʊˈstɪgmiːn | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Chemistry a compound which is the active ingredient of the Calabar bean and is used medicinally in eye drops on account of its anticholinesterase activity. ●A tricyclic alkaloid; chem. formula: C 15 H 21 N 3 O 2. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from the modern Latin genus name Physostigma (to which the Calabar bean belongs ) + -ine 4 .

American Oxford Thesaurus

physical

physical adjective 1 physical pleasure: bodily, corporeal, corporal, somatic; carnal, fleshly, nonspiritual. ANTONYMS mental, spiritual. 2 hard physical work: manual, laboring, labor-intensive, blue-collar. ANTONYMS intellectual, clerical. 3 the physical universe: material, concrete, tangible, palpable, solid, substantial, real, actual, visible. ANTONYMS intangible, abstract.

physician

physician noun consult your physician first: doctor, doctor of medicine, MD, medical practitioner, general practitioner, GP, clinician, family doctor; specialist, consultant; informal doc, quack, medic, medico; intern, resident; informal, dated sawbones.

physiognomy

physiognomy noun his physiognomy was European: face, features, countenance, expression, look, mien; informal mug, puss; literary visage, lineaments.

physique

physique noun the physique of an athlete: body, build, figure, frame, anatomy, shape, form, proportions; muscles, musculature; informal vital statistics, bod.

Oxford Thesaurus

physical

physical adjective 1 mental and physical well-being: bodily, corporeal, corporal, fleshly, in the flesh; rare somatic. ANTONYMS mental. 2 hard physical work: manual, labouring, blue-collar. ANTONYMS clerical; intellectual. 3 our spiritual relationship affects our physical relationship: earthly, worldly, terrestrial, earthbound, non-spiritual, unspiritual, material; carnal, fleshly, sensual; mortal, human, temporal; brutish, bestial, animal, base, sordid; secular, lay, mundane. ANTONYMS spiritual. 4 everything physical in the universe: material, substantial, solid, concrete, tangible, palpable, visible, real, actual. ANTONYMS abstract, intangible.

physician

physician noun doctor, doctor of medicine, MD, medical practitioner, medical man /woman /person; Navy surgeon; informal doc, medic, medico, quack; archaic leech, sawbones.

physiognomy

physiognomy noun his physiognomy was European. See countenance (noun ).

physique

physique noun body, build, figure, frame, anatomy, constitution, shape, form, proportions, (physical ) make-up, physical /body structure, physical development, muscles, musculature, skeleton, flesh; informal vital statistics, bod, carcass, chassis; rare soma.

Duden Dictionary

Physalis

Phy sa lis Substantiv, feminin , die |Ph y salis |die Physalis; Genitiv: der Physalis, Plural: die Physalis und Physalen griechisch a Lampionblume, Blasen- oder Judenkirsche b Kapstachelbeere Nachtschattengewächs mit essbaren Beeren

Physiater

Phy s i a ter , Phy si a ter Substantiv, maskulin , der |Physi a ter |griechisch-neulateinisch Naturheilarzt

Physiaterin

Phy s i a te rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Physi a terin |weibliche Form zu Physiater

Physiatrie

Phy s i a t rie , Phy si a trie Substantiv, feminin , die |Physiatr ie |zu griechisch iatreía = das Heilen Naturheilkunde

Physik

Phy sik Substantiv, feminin , die |Phys i k auch, österreichisch nur fyˈzɪk |die Physik; Genitiv: der Physik mittelhochdeutsch fisike < lateinisch physica = Naturlehre < griechisch physikḗ (theōría ) = Naturforschung, zu: physikós, physisch Wissenschaft, die die Gesetze der Natur erforscht experimentelle, angewandte, theoretische Physik | er hat in Physik (im Unterrichtsfach Physik ) eine Zwei bekommen

physikalisch

phy si ka lisch Adjektiv |physik a lisch |a die Physik betreffend; auf ihr, ihren Gesetzen beruhend, zu ihr gehörend physikalische Formeln, Experimente, Gesetze | die physikalische Chemie (Physikochemie )b den Gesetzen, Erkenntnissen der Physik folgend, nach ihnen ablaufend, durch sie bestimmt physikalische Vorgänge c bestimmte Gesetze, Erkenntnisse der Physik nützend, anwendend; mithilfe bestimmter Gesetze, Erkenntnisse der Physik medikamentöse und physikalische Therapien | eine Krankheit physikalisch behandeln d veraltend physisch 2

Physikalismus

Phy si ka lis mus Substantiv, maskulin Philosophie , der |Physikal i smus |der Physikalismus; Genitiv: des Physikalismus grundsätzlich nach den Methoden der Physik ausgerichtete Betrachtung der biologischen Prozesse und der Lebensvorgänge

physikalistisch

phy si ka lis tisch Adjektiv |physikal i stisch |den Physikalismus betreffend, zu ihm gehörend, auf ihm beruhend, für ihn charakteristisch

Physiker

Phy si ker Substantiv, maskulin , der |Ph y siker |der Physiker; Genitiv: des Physikers, Plural: die Physiker im Fach Physik ausgebildete Person

Physikerin

Phy si ke rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Ph y sikerin |die Physikerin; Genitiv: der Physikerin, Plural: die Physikerinnen weibliche Form zu Physiker

Physiklehrer

Phy sik leh rer Substantiv, maskulin , der |Phys i klehrer |Lehrer, der das Schulfach Physik unterrichtet

Physiklehrerin

Phy sik leh re rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Phys i klehrerin |weibliche Form zu Physiklehrer

Physikochemie

Phy si ko che mie Substantiv, feminin , die |Physikochem ie |Teilgebiet der Chemie, das sich mit den bei chemischen Vorgängen auftretenden physikalischen Erscheinungen befasst

physikochemisch

phy si ko che misch Adjektiv |physikoch e misch |die Physikochemie betreffend

Physikotechniker

Phy si ko tech ni ker Substantiv, maskulin selten , der |Physikot e chniker |der Physikotechniker; Genitiv: des Physikotechnikers, Plural: die Physikotechniker handwerklich begabter Techniker auf physikalischem Gebiet

Physikotechnikerin

Phy si ko tech ni ke rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Physikot e chnikerin |die Physikotechnikerin; Genitiv: der Physikotechnikerin, Plural: die Physikotechnikerinnen weibliche Form zu Physikotechniker

Physikotheologie

Phy si ko theo lo gie Substantiv, feminin , die |Physikotheolog ie |die Physikotheologie; Genitiv: der Physikotheologie Schluss von der zweckmäßigen und sinnvollen Einrichtung dieser Welt auf das Dasein Gottes

Physikotherapie

Phy si ko the ra pie Substantiv, feminin , die |Physikotherap ie |die Physikotherapie; Genitiv: der Physikotherapie, Plural: die Physikotherapien Physiotherapie

Physikum

Phy si kum Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Ph y sikum |das Physikum; Genitiv: des Physikums, Plural: die Physika neulateinisch (testamen ) physicum nach den ersten Semestern des Medizinstudiums abzulegendes Vorexamen, bei dem die allgemein naturwissenschaftlichen, die anatomischen, physiologischen und psychologischen Kenntnisse geprüft werden

Physikunterricht

Phy sik un ter richt Substantiv, maskulin , der |Phys i kunterricht |Unterricht im Schulfach Physik

physio-

phy sio-, Phy sio-, phys- Phys- Präfix Physio- vor Vokalen auch phys- Phys- aus gleichbedeutend griechisch physio- zu phýsis, vgl. Physis Wortbildungselement mit der Bedeutung »Natur; natürliche Beschaffenheit; Leben «, z. B. Physiographie, Physiologie

physiogen

phy sio gen Adjektiv Psychologie |physiog e n |griechisch-neulateinisch körperlich bedingt, verursacht

Physiogeografie

Phy sio geo gra fie , Phy sio geo gra phie Substantiv, feminin , die Physiogeographie |Physiogeograf ie Physiogeograph ie |die Physiogeografie; Genitiv: der Physiogeografie die Physiogeographie; Genitiv: der Physiogeographie physikalische Geografie

physiogeografisch

phy sio geo gra fisch , phy si o ge o gra phisch Adjektiv physiogeographisch |physiogeogr a fisch physiogeogr a phisch |die physikalische Geografie betreffend, zu ihr gehörend, auf ihr beruhend

Physiognom

Phy si o g nom , Phy si o gnom Substantiv, maskulin , der |Physiogn o m |jemand, der sich [wissenschaftlich ] mit der Physiognomik beschäftigt

Physiognomie

Phy si o g no mie , Phy si o gno mie Substantiv, feminin , die |Physiognom ie |die Physiognomie; Genitiv: der Physiognomie, Plural: die Physiognomien griechisch physiognōmía = Untersuchung der Natur, des Körperbaus, zu: phýsis (Physis ) und gnṓmē = Erkenntnis 1 bildungssprachlich in bestimmter Weise geprägtes, geschnittenes Gesicht; Erscheinungsbild, Ausdruck eines Gesichtes eine einprägsame, ernste Physiognomie | figurativ die Physiognomie einer Stadt, einer Landschaft 2 Fachsprache für ein Lebewesen charakteristisches äußeres Erscheinungsbild, Form des Wuchses

Physiognomik

Phy si o g no mik, Phy si o gno mik Substantiv, feminin Psychologie , die |Physiogn o mik |1 Ausdruck, Form, Gestalt des menschlichen Körpers, besonders des Gesichtes, von denen aus auf innere Eigenschaften geschlossen werden kann 2 Teilgebiet der Ausdruckspsychologie, das aus der Physiognomie auf charakterliche Eigenschaften zu schließen sucht

Physiognomiker

Phy si o g no mi ker , der Physiognom |Physiogn o miker |

Physiognomikerin

Phy si o g no mi ke rin , Phy si o gno mi ke rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Physiogn o mikerin |weibliche Form zu Physiognomiker

Physiognomin

Phy si o g no min , Phy si o gno min Substantiv, feminin , die |Physiogn o min |die Physiognomin; Genitiv: der Physiognomin, Plural: die Physiognominnen weibliche Form zu Physiognom

physiognomisch

phy si o g no misch, phy si o gno misch Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |physiogn o misch |die Physiognomie betreffend

physiografisch

phy sio gra fisch , phy sio gra phisch Adjektiv physiographisch |physiogr a fisch physiogr a phisch |die Physiografie betreffend, zu ihr gehörend

Physioklimatologie

Phy sio kli ma to lo gie Substantiv, feminin Meteorologie , die |Physioklimatolog ie |die Physioklimatologie; Genitiv: der Physioklimatologie erklärende Klimabeschreibung

Physiokrat

Phy sio krat Substantiv, maskulin , der |Physiokr a t |Vertreter des Physiokratismus

Physiokratin

Phy sio kra tin Substantiv, feminin , die |Physiokr a tin |

physiokratisch

phy sio kra tisch Adjektiv |physiokr a tisch |1 veraltet die Physiokratie betreffend 2 den Physiokratismus betreffend

Physiokratismus

Phy sio kra tis mus Substantiv, maskulin , der |Physiokrat i smus |volkswirtschaftliche Theorie des 18. Jahrhunderts, nach der Boden und Landwirtschaft die alleinigen Quellen des Reichtums sind

Physiologe

Phy sio lo ge Substantiv, maskulin , der |Physiol o ge |lateinisch physiologus < griechisch physiológos Wissenschaftler auf dem Gebiet der Physiologie

Physiologie

Phy sio lo gie Substantiv, feminin , die |Physiolog ie |die Physiologie; Genitiv: der Physiologie lateinisch physiologia < griechisch physiología = Naturkunde, zu: phýsis (Physis ) und -logie Wissenschaft, die sich mit den Lebensvorgängen, den funktionellen Vorgängen im Organismus befasst

Physiologin

Phy sio lo gin Substantiv, feminin , die |Physiol o gin |weibliche Form zu Physiologe

physiologisch

phy sio lo gisch Adjektiv |physiol o gisch |die Physiologie betreffend, zu ihr gehörend

Physiologus

Phy sio lo gus Substantiv, maskulin , der |Physi o logus |der Physiologus; Genitiv: des Physiologus im Mittelalter weitverbreitetes Buch, in dem Tiere, Pflanzen und Steine christlich-typologisch gedeutet werden

Physiotherapeut

Phy sio the ra peut Substantiv, maskulin , der |Ph y siotherapeut auch …ˈpɔ͜yt |der Physiotherapeut; Genitiv: des Physiotherapeuten, Plural: die Physiotherapeuten Spezialist für Physiotherapie; jemand, der [nach ärztlicher Verordnung ] Physiotherapien durchführt

Physiotherapeutin

Phy sio the ra peu tin Substantiv, feminin , die |Ph y siotherapeutin auch …ˈpɔ͜y …|die Physiotherapeutin; Genitiv: der Physiotherapeutin, Plural: die Physiotherapeutinnen weibliche Form zu Physiotherapeut

physiotherapeutisch

phy sio the ra peu tisch Adjektiv |physiotherap eu tisch auch ˈfyːzi̯o …|die Physiotherapie betreffend

Physiotherapie

Phy sio the ra pie Substantiv, feminin , die |Ph y siotherapie auch …ˈpiː |die Physiotherapie; Genitiv: der Physiotherapie, Plural: die Physiotherapien Behandlung bestimmter Krankheiten mit Wärme, Wasser, Strom usw. sowie Krankengymnastik und Massagen

Physiotop

Phy sio top Substantiv, maskulin oder Substantiv, Neutrum Geografie , der oder das |Physiot o p |der Physiotop und das Physiotop; Genitiv: des Physiotops, Plural: die Physiotope kleinste Landschaftseinheit z. B. Delle, Quellschlucht, Schwemmkegel u. a.

Physis

Phy sis Substantiv, feminin , die |Ph y sis |die Physis; Genitiv: der Physis griechisch phýsis = Natur, natürliche Beschaffenheit 1 bildungssprachlich Körper, körperliche Beschaffenheit des Menschen 2 Philosophie das Reale, Wirkliche, Gewachsene, Erfahrbare im Gegensatz zum Unerfahrbaren der Metaphysik

physisch

phy sisch Adjektiv |ph y sisch |lateinisch physicus < griechisch physikós = die Natur betreffend 1 den Körper, die körperliche Beschaffenheit betreffend; körperlich ein physischer Schmerz | jemandem rein physisch unterlegen sein 2 Geografie die Geomorphologie, Klimatologie und Hydrologie betreffend, darstellend physische Geografie | physische Karte (Karte, die die natürliche Oberflächengestaltung der Erde zeigt )3 in der Natur begründet; natürlich

Physometra

Phy so me t ra , Phy so me tra Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die |Physom e tra |die Physometra; Genitiv: der Physometra griechisch-neulateinisch Gasbildung in der Gebärmutter

Physostigmin

Phy so s tig min , Phy sos tig min Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Physostigm i n |das Physostigmin; Genitiv: des Physostigmins Heilmittel aus dem Samen einer afrikanischen Bohnenart

French Dictionary

physiatre

physiatre n. m. et f. nom masculin et féminin Médecin spécialiste qui voit au diagnostic, au traitement et à la prévention des douleurs et des troubles fonctionnels de l ’appareil locomoteur causés par un accident, une maladie, une malformation congénitale ou une lésion d ’origine sportive ou professionnelle (Recomm. off. ).

physiatrie

physiatrie n. f. nom féminin Branche de la médecine qui diagnostique, prévient et traite les douleurs et les troubles de l ’appareil locomoteur au moyen, entre autres, de la médication, d ’infiltrations, d ’orthèses, de la physiothérapie, de la chirurgie ou d ’agents physiques (Recomm. off. ).

physicien

physicien physicienne n. m. et f. nom masculin et féminin Spécialiste de la physique.

physio-

physio- préf. préfixe Élément du grec signifiant « nature ». : Physionomie. Note Technique Les mots composés avec le préfixe physio- s ’écrivent en un seul mot.

physiologie

physiologie n. f. nom féminin Science des fonctions organiques des êtres vivants.

physiologique

physiologique adj. adjectif Qui se rapporte à la physiologie. : Des besoins physiologiques.

physiologiquement

physiologiquement adv. adverbe Du point de vue de la physiologie. : L ’acuité visuelle diminue physiologiquement de manière plus ou moins rapide et importante au cours de la vie.

physiologiste

physiologiste adj. et n. m. et f. adjectif et nom masculin et féminin Spécialiste de la physiologie.

physionomie

physionomie n. f. nom féminin 1 Expression du visage. : Avoir une physionomie rieuse. 2 figuré Aspect particulier d ’une chose, d ’une personne, allure d ’un phénomène, d ’un processus. : La physionomie d ’une région. Quelle est la physionomie du chômage? SYNONYME allure ; apparence .

physionomiste

physionomiste adj. et n. m. et f. adjectif et nom masculin et féminin Qui a la mémoire des traits du visage et reconnaît facilement une personne déjà rencontrée. : Un douanier physionomiste. Un agent, qui a des qualités de physionomiste, surveille la porte d ’accès aux bancs du public.

physiothérapeute

physiothérapeute n. m. et f. nom masculin et féminin Personne spécialisée en physiothérapie. : Une physiothérapeute compétente et chaleureuse. SYNONYME kinésithérapeute .

physiothérapie

physiothérapie n. f. nom féminin Traitement au moyen d ’agents physiques: lumière, chaleur, exercice, etc. : Après sa fracture, la physiothérapie lui fera du bien. SYNONYME kinésithérapie .

physique

physique adj. et n. m. et f. adjectif 1 Qui se rapporte à la matière, à la nature. : Un phénomène physique. 2 Qui a rapport au corps. : En général, les jeunes aiment bien l ’heure de l ’éducation physique. nom masculin Apparence extérieure. : Un physique de jeune homme. nom féminin Science des phénomènes naturels et des propriétés de la matière. : L ’examen de physique était difficile. Entraînement physique. Forme d ’entraînement planifiée et systématique, qui est conçue pour améliorer les composantes de la condition physique ou les maintenir à un certain niveau (GDT ). : L ’entraînement (et non *conditionnement ) physique comprend en général l ’entraînement cardiovasculaire, l ’entraînement de la puissance, de la force et de l ’endurance musculaires, et l ’entraînement de la flexibilité. Note Orthographique ph y s i que.

physiquement

physiquement adv. adverbe 1 Du point de vue de la physique. 2 D ’une manière physique, matérielle. Note Orthographique ph y s i quement.

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

phys

phys . ed .｟米くだけて｠physical education .

physi-

phy si- /fɪ́zi /複合要素〖母音の前で〗＝physio- .

physic

phys ic /fɪ́zɪk /名詞 1 U C 薬 ; 下剤 .2 U ｟古｠医業 .動詞他動詞 1 〈人動物〉に投薬する .2 …を癒（い）やす .

physical

phys i cal /fɪ́zɪk (ə )l /〖原義は「自然 (界 )の, 物質の」; 〗→phone 1 語源 (副 )physically 形容詞 more ～; most ～/2 , 3 , 6 は比較なし 1 〖通例名詞の前で〗体の , 身体の , 肉体の (↔mental ) (!精神面と対比して ) ▸ physical exercise 体操 ▸ physical strength 体力 ▸ physical beauty 肉体美 ▸ physical abuse 身体的虐待 2 〖通例名詞の前で〗物質の , 現実の , 物理的な ▸ physical evidence 物的証拠 ▸ the physical world 物質界 3 〖名詞の前で〗物理学の ; 物理的な ; 自然科学の ; 自然法則の ▸ physical properties 物理的性質 ▸ a physical phenomenon 自然現象 4 ｟くだけて｠〖名詞の前で〗人の体に触りたがる〈人〉.5 ｟くだけて｠乱暴な , 荒っぽい (!violentの遠まわし語 ) ▸ physical defence 〘スポーツ〙荒っぽい守備 6 〈男女関係などが〉性的な , 肉体的な .名詞 C 健康診断 (physical examination ). ▸ take [have ] a physical 健康診断を受ける～̀ anthrop ó logy 自然人類学 .～̀ ch é mistry 物理化学 .～̀ c ó ntact スキンシップ (╳ skinshipとしない ).～̀ c ú lture ｟古｠体の鍛練, 体育 .～̀ educ á tion [tr á ining ]体育 (｟略｠PE, PT ).～̀ ge ó graphy 自然地理学 .～̀ j é rks ｟英やや古｠体操 .～̀ l ó ve 肉体的恋愛 (↔platonic love ).～̀ p ú nishment 体罰 .～̀ rel á tionship 肉体関係 .～̀ sc í ence 〖通例～s 〗自然科学 ; 物理学 .～̀ th é rapist ｟米｠理学療法士 (physiotherapist ).～̀ th é rapy ｟米｠理学療法 (physiotherapy ).

physically

phys i cal ly /fɪ́zɪk (ə )li /→physical , phone 1 語源副詞 more ～; most ～1 身体的に , 肉体的に ▸ There was nothing physically wrong with the patient .その患者は身体的にはなんら悪いところはなかった ▸ Children should not be abused either mentally or physically .子供たちは精神的にも肉体的にも虐待されるべきではない 2 物理 (学 )的に , 自然の法則によって .3 ｟くだけて｠〖否定表現を伴って〗物理的に , まったく ▸ physically impossible まったく不可能な 4 物質的に (materially ).～̀ ch á llenged 身体障害の (!婉曲表現 ) .

physician

phy si cian /fɪzɪ́ʃ (ə )n /名詞複～s /-z /C ｟主に米かたく /英やや古｠医者 , 内科医 (→doctor 関連 ).～̀ 's ass í stant 医師助手 (｟略｠PA ).

physicist

phys i cist /fɪ́zɪsɪst /名詞複～s /-ts /C 物理学者 ▸ a theoretical physicist 理論物理学者

physics

phys ics /fɪ́zɪks /〖語源は「自然科学 (physic )の学問 (ics )」; 〗→phone 1 語源名詞 U 〖単数扱い〗物理学 ▸ theoretical physics 理論物理学 ▸ a degree in physics 物理学の学位

physio

phys i o /fɪ́zioʊ /名詞複～s ｟くだけて｠1 ＝physiotherapist .2 ｟英｠＝physiotherapy .

physio-

phys i o- /fɪ́zioʊ |-ə (ʊ )/複合要素自然の ; 身体の .

physiognomy

phys i og no my /fɪ̀ziɑ́ɡnəmi |-ɔ́nə -/名詞複 -mies 1 C ｟かたく｠人相, 顔つき, 面相, 顔 (→face ).2 U 人相学, 観相術 .3 U (土地などの )外形, 地形, 地勢 ; (事物の )外観 .phys i ó g no mist 名詞

physiological

phys i o log i cal /fɪ̀ziəlɑ́dʒɪk (ə )l |-lɔ́dʒ -/形容詞 1 生理学 (上 )の .2 生理的な .～ly 副詞

physiology

phys i ol o gy /fɪ̀ziɑ́lədʒi |-ɔ́l -/名詞 U 1 生理学 .2 〖通例the ～; 集合的に〗生理, 生理機能 .ph ỳ s i ó l o gist 名詞

physiotherapist

ph ỳ s i o th é r a pist 名詞 C 物理 [理学 ]療法士 .

physiotherapy

phys i o ther a py /fɪ̀zioʊθérəpi /名詞 U 物理 [理学 ]療法〘マッサージ運動などを取り入れた治療法〙.

physique

phy sique /fɪzíːk /名詞 U C (特に男性の )体格 ▸ a man of strong physique 強壮な体格の男