physically

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in accord with physical laws

   it is physically impossible

2. 2
   adv

   In a physical manner.

   “And whatʼs more,” the voice went on triumphantly, “the patient is both physically and neurally whole.”

3. 3
   adv

   Directly, rather than automatically or similar.

   After the software updated, I had to go in and physically change all the settings back to the way I wanted them.

4. 4
   adv

   According to the laws of physics.

5. 5
   adv

   Using physical force.

6. 6
   adv

   According to the rules of medicine.

Etymology

From physic + -ally or physical + -ly.