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Webster 1913 Edition


Physically

Phys′ic-al-ly

,
adv.
In a physical manner; according to the laws of nature or physics; by physical force; not morally.
I am not now treating
physically
of light or colors.
Locke.
2.
According to the rules of medicine.
[Obs.]
He that lives
physically
must live miserably.
Cheyne.
2.
Hence, figuratively, one who ministers to moral diseases;
as, a
physician
of the soul
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Physically

PHYS'ICALLY

,
adv.
According to nature; by natural power or the operation of natural laws in the material system of things, as distinguished from moral power or influence. We suppose perpetual motion to by physically impossible.
I am not now treating physically of light or colors.
1.
According to the art or rules of medicine.
He that lives physically, must live miserably.

Definition 2024


physically

physically

English

Adverb

physically (comparative more physically, superlative most physically)

  1. In a physical manner.
  2. According to the laws of physics.
  3. Using physical force.
  4. (obsolete) According to the rules of medicine.
    He that lives physically must live miserably. Cheyne.

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