physically

/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kli/
adverb

In a physical manner.

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Adverb 4 meanings

  1. In a physical manner.

  2. According to the laws of physics.

  3. Using physical force.

  4. Directly, rather than automatically or similar.

    “After the software updated, I had to go in and physically change all the settings back to the way I wanted them.”

Definitions: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA) via Kaikki/Wiktextract

Where it comes from

Etymology

From physic + -ally or physical + -ly.

PHYSICALLY at a glance

PHYSICALLY has 10 letters and scores 23 points in Scrabble (P 3 + H 4 + Y 4 + S 1 + I 1 + C 3 + A 1 + L 1 + L 1 + Y 4) and 24 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #4,239 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.

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