physicality

noun

phys·​i·​cal·​i·​ty ˌfi-zə-ˈka-lə-tē How to pronounce physicality (audio)
plural physicalities
1
: intensely physical orientation : predominance of the physical usually at the expense of the mental, spiritual, or social
2
: a physical aspect or quality

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The deeper issue lies in New York’s struggle to match the physicality required to succeed in high-stakes environments like Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024 Some extra physicality after the play resulted in a brief stoppage to gain control of the game, which momentarily devolved into a melee between the teams. Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024 Beyoncé also brought the video to the VMAs that September with her first of several all-time performances on the awards show, leading an army of dancers with unstoppable energy and jaw-dropping physicality. Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024 The Japanese conductor amazed audiences with the lithe physicality of his performances during three decades at the helm of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for physicality 

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of physicality was in 1827

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“Physicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physicality. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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