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physicality

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /fɪˈzɪkəlɪti/

KK: /fɪzɪˈkælɪti/

noun
Definition

The quality or state of being physical, often referring to the body or physical attributes.


Example

The dancer's physicality was evident in her graceful movements on stage.


Conversation
Sloth A
I’ve been thinking about how much physicality plays a role in sports.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It really affects performance and strategy.
Sloth A
Right? Sometimes it feels like the mental game gets overlooked in favor of physicality.
Sloth B
Exactly, a good balance is key to success.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
corporeality
materiality
tangibility
Antonyms
spirituality
intellect
abstraction
Root Explanation

Physicality → It is formed from "physica" (from Greek "phusis", meaning nature) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "physicality" refers to the state or condition of being physical or related to the body and nature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nature' ('phusis') to remember that 'physicality' means the state of being related to the body or the physical world.

Visually Confused Words
mysticality
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