physicality

noun

phys·​i·​cal·​i·​ty ˌfi-zə-ˈka-lə-tē 

plural physicalities

1

: intensely physical orientation : predominance of the physical usually at the expense of the mental, spiritual, or social

2

: a physical aspect or quality

Examples of physicality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As for the question of consent, Iredale said people are allowed to agree to some level of physicality during consensual encounters, but there is a limit. —Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025

Defensively, the Broncos matched SDSU’s physicality, limiting the Aztecs to 38% shooting (18-for-47) and holding them without a field goal for the final 9 minutes of the game. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Mar. 2025

It might be seen as a quintessential English trait, the importance of winning second balls, but physicality and winning any duel is integral to success in any league. —Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a spot in the NBA Playoffs after beating the Boston Celtics 118-112 Wednesday in a thrilling game defined by physicality and Boston’s unrelenting dedication to shooting the 3, setting a franchise record with 63 attempts. —Jay King, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for physicality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality