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FIZ-ikl-ee/ˈfɪzɪkli/

Physically means in a way that relates to the body, or to material things rather than ideas: physically demanding; physically present. Physical is the adjective (already in the dictionary); physics is the science (already elsewhere). The site is physically accessible. Mix-up: fiscally (money); psychologically. Do not write physically for “I really agree” (that is literally / actually).

Meaning

In a way that relates to the body, or to material things rather than ideas.

Examples

• “The site is physically accessible; the form still needs a lift note.”
• “The work is physically demanding, which is the body-effort sense in the PE paper.”

Good to know

physically + adjective; physically present / demanding / possible. Adjective: physical. Trap: actually / literally as a filler. H&S, PE, and access. Body or material world, not “very”.

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