English word physical comes from Ancient Greek (to 1453) φύω, and later Latin physica ((New Latin) physics. Natural sciences; natural philosophy.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| φύω | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| φύσις | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| φυσική | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| φυσική ἐπιστήμη | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| physica | Latin (lat) | (New Latin) physics. Natural sciences; natural philosophy. |
| physicalis | Latin (lat) | Physics, natural science (attributive). |
| physical | English (en) | (computing) Not virtual; directly corresponding to hardware operation.. (obsolete) Relating to physic, or medicine; medicinal; curative; also, cathartic; purgative.. Having to do with physics.. Having to do with the body.. Having to do with the material world.. Involving bodily force. Physical examination. |