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
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The first half had been defined by a kind of skittering physicality; Volpato moved through the field with the ball seemingly attached to his foot.
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Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
1 July 2026
Recent results suggest that the European teams are struggling against the physicality and disciplined defending of African opponents.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
Ultimately, these processes also do not need to be as overt as what is occurring with Clark and the physicality of the league.
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Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
They got bullied in that one, showing a tremendous lack of physicality.
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Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
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Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
1 July 2026
Recent results suggest that the European teams are struggling against the physicality and disciplined defending of African opponents.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
Ultimately, these processes also do not need to be as overt as what is occurring with Clark and the physicality of the league.
—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
They got bullied in that one, showing a tremendous lack of physicality.
—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for physicality
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“Physicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physicality. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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