Synonyms of physiological

physiological

adjective

variants or physiologic

as in physical

of or relating to the functioning of living bodies or their parts

People often have a physiological response to fear, such as sweating or shaking.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• physical
• anatomic
• anatomical
• somatic
• bodily
• corporeal
• animal
• corporal
• sensual
• carnal
• sensuous
• material
• fleshly
• hand-to-hand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• psychological
• mental
• inner
• intellectual
• cerebral
• psychologic
• spiritual
• immaterial
• psychical
• metaphysical
• psychic
• insubstantial
• incorporeal
• ethereal
• bodiless
• nonphysical
• nonmaterial

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of physiological

Despite relatively widespread perceptions that would suggest otherwise, frequent marijuana use is associated with the development of physiological dependence, a distinct withdrawal syndrome and addiction. —Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025

Because the body becomes confused by synthetic organic chemicals, PFAS can often trigger certain physiological responses. —David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025

Brown earned a bachelor of science in physiological sciences from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a master of science in physician assistant studies from Northern Arizona University in Phoenix. —Emma Jones, arkansasonline.com, 9 Feb. 2025

In addition to running experiments and taking physiological observations, the astronauts took psychological inventories and evaluated the living situation. —Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 6 Feb. 2025