A physical is a medical examination by your doctor to make sure that there is nothing wrong with your health, or a medical examination to make sure you are fit enough to do a particular job. When something is physical it's really there. You can see it, touch it, taste it, hear it, or smell it.

Of or relating to the body. See examples of physical used in a sentence. Relating to the body of a person instead of the mind; Existing in a form that you can touch or see We are concerned with the physical and psychological well-being of our employees. He hates physical contact of any sort - he doesn't even like to shake your hand.

We are concerned with the physical and psychological well-being of our employees. He hates physical contact of any sort - he doesn't even like to shake your hand.