Physical applies to what is perceived directly by the senses and may contrast with mental, spiritual, or imaginary. See examples of physical used in a sentence. Physical adjective (material) existing as or connected with things that can be seen or touched:
A physical is a medical examination, done in order to see if someone is fit and well enough to do a particular job or to join the army. Routine physicals are done by a nurse. Physics noting or pertaining to.
Definition of physical adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary. When something is physical it's really there. The physical world is all of the stuff around you.