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

Examples of physicality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But Vincent is still a winning player, someone who can affect the game defensively with his physicality and who can provide some offensive scoring punch. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024 Still, his physicality and application in the front line—where he’s become a focal point—has not gone unnoticed. Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 And then the biggest help in transformation is physicality. Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Aug. 2024 The face has more expression, the eyes are bigger, the voice is lower, and even the physicality is more engaged. Max Gao, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for physicality 

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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 1 Oct. 2024.

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