physiologically
gb/fˌɪziəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/ us/fˌɪziəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
C1
Anglais
élettanilag, fiziológiailag, fiziológiásan, testileg
C1
FORMAL
1
élettanilag
C1
Schéma d’usage :
physiologically, [clause]
Physiologically, the body responds to stress by releasing hormones like cortisol.
Élettanilag a szervezet a stresszre hormonok, például a kortizol felszabadításával reagál.
The two species are physiologically similar, but their behaviors are very different.
A két faj élettanilag hasonló, de a viselkedésük nagyon eltérő.
Physiologically, it takes time for your heart rate to return to normal after intense exercise.
Exemples pédagogiques
Physiologically, I feel better after I sleep.
Élettanilag jobban érzem magam, miután alszom egyet.
Physiologically, caffeine can raise your heart rate.
Élettanilag a koffein megemelheti a pulzusodat.
Erreur fréquente :
Often confused with physically (= relating to the body’s size/strength or to physical activity), not bodily functions.
Sens
in terms of bodily function
Collocations
physiologically normal
|physiologically different
|physiologically possible
|physiologically impossible
|physiologically relevant
|physiologically significant
|physiologically appropriate
|physiologically speaking
|physiologically based
|physiologically active
Synonymes
biologically (More general; can include genetics and life processes beyond body function.)
|
in biological terms (A common paraphrase used in explanations.)
Antonymes
psychologically (From the perspective of the mind rather than the body.)
Thèmes
health
|biology
|science
Définition
In a way that relates to how the body works.
In a way that relates to how the body or a living organism functions.
C2
FORMAL
2
testileg
B1
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] reacts physiologically (to [something])
Even when she tried to stay calm, her body reacted physiologically, with sweating and a fast heartbeat.
Még amikor próbált nyugodt maradni, a teste élettani reakcióval válaszolt: izzadni kezdett, és felgyorsult a szívverése.
He was physiologically aroused long before he admitted he was attracted.
Testileg már jóval azelőtt felizgult, hogy beismerte volna, hogy vonzódik.
Some people respond physiologically to loud noises even if they know they are safe.
Exemples pédagogiques
My body reacts physiologically to stress.
A testem fiziológiásan reagál a stresszre.
He responded physiologically to the cold.
Fiziológiásan reagált a hidegre.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may use it where physically is expected (e.g., 'physiologically tired' is less common than 'physically tired').
Sens
by bodily processes, not choice
Collocations
react physiologically
|respond physiologically
|aroused physiologically
|triggered physiologically
|regulated physiologically
|adapt physiologically
|change physiologically
|measured physiologically
Synonymes
automatically (Focuses on lack of conscious control, not specifically the body.)
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involuntarily (Emphasizes that the reaction is not chosen.)
Antonymes
deliberately (Done by conscious choice rather than automatic bodily response.)
Thèmes
health
|body
|psychology
Définition
Because of automatic body reactions, not because you decide to.
As a result of the body’s natural processes rather than conscious control or intention.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
physiologically
API
GB/fˌɪziəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
US/fˌɪziəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli/
Syllabes et accentuation
physiolo - gic - ally (3 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ally)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: physiologically
- Plural: physiologicallies
Famille de mots
Forms
physiologicallies
noun
Core family
physiology
noun C1
physiological
adjective C1
Related words
physiologist
noun
Advanced or less common
physiologic
adjective
Expressions
physiologically active
1/fˌɪziəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli ˈæktɪv/
fixed phrase
technical
having an effect on the body
Able to change how the body works.
Exemples
- Some plants contain physiologically active compounds that can be toxic.
- The supplement includes several physiologically active ingredients.
physiologically based
1/fˌɪziəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli bˈeɪst/
fixed phrase
formal
grounded in body processes
Based on how the body works.
Exemples
- The researchers proposed a physiologically based explanation for the symptoms.
- The lab built a physiologically based model of how the drug is processed.
Exemples pédagogiques
- They used a physiologically based model.
physiologically speaking
1/fˌɪziəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
from a bodily-function view
Used to mean “if we talk about how the body works.”
Exemples
- Physiologically speaking, dehydration can affect your mood and concentration.
- Physiologically speaking, the human body isn’t built for long periods without sleep.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Physiologically speaking, exercise is good for your heart.