PHYSIOLOGICAL Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

physiological

adjective

variants or physiologic

as in physical

of or relating to the functioning of living bodies or their parts People often have a physiological response to fear, such as sweating or shaking.

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Recent Examples of physiological Previous research has demonstrated that direct exposure to nature significantly reduces physiological stress, lowers heart rates and decreases levels of stress hormones, like cortisol. —

Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 Another type of hunger is hungry gut, relates to a genuine, physiological need to eat. —

Nadine Wehida, Scientific American, 25 June 2026 Core temperature does rise, heart rate climbs and sweating occurs, so there’s genuine physiological overlap. —

Allison Palmer updated June 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026 There is increasing focus not only on bone density, but also on bone quality, remodeling dynamics and how the skeleton interacts with other physiological systems. —

Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for physiological

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physical

Adjective

Balogun crashed into Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemović, landing his foot on top of Muharemović’s during the physical match.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Hawaiian Tropic’s zinc oxide formula, a physical UV blocker, brushes on with a matte, translucent finish and leaves no white cast on most skin tones.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026