physicality
gb/fˈɪzɪkəlɪti/ us/fˈɪzɪkəlɪti/
C1
Inglês
testiség, fizikaiság, fizikum, fizikalitás, testi kifejezés
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
1
testiség
C1
fizikaiság
C2
Padrão de uso:
the physicality of [something]
The novel explores the physicality of grief as much as its emotional impact.
A regény legalább annyira vizsgálja a gyász testi oldalát, mint az érzelmi hatását.
As he got older, he became more aware of the physicality of everyday tasks.
Ahogy idősödött, egyre inkább tudatosult benne a mindennapi feladatok testi vonatkozása.
The film highlights the physicality of childbirth without romanticizing it.
Exemplos para estudantes
Yoga helps me connect with my physicality.
A jóga segít, hogy jobban kapcsolódjak a testemhez.
The story focuses on the physicality of illness.
A történet a betegség testi oldalára összpontosít.
Erro comum:
Do not use it to mean only “fitness”; it can also mean “material/bodily nature” in general.
Significado
being physical; bodily nature
Colocações
the physicality of life
|the physicality of the human body
|human physicality
|sheer physicality
|the physicality of existence
|the physicality of aging
|physicality and spirituality
|physicality and emotion
|physicality versus intellect
|the body’s physicality
Sinônimos
corporeality (More formal; emphasizes having a body or material form.)
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materiality (Focuses on being material or tangible, not necessarily about the body.)
Antônimos
spirituality (Focuses on spirit, faith, or non-material aspects.)
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mentalism (Emphasizes the mind rather than the body (less common term).)
Temas
body_and_health
|philosophy
|daily_life
Definição
the fact of being connected to the body or the physical world
The quality of being physical, involving the body and material reality rather than the mind, emotions, or spirit.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
2
fizikum
B2
fizikalitás
C1
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s physicality
The coach recruited him for his speed and physicality.
Az edző a gyorsasága és a kiváló fizikuma miatt igazolta le.
She brings a calm intensity and strong physicality to the role.
Nyugodt intenzitást és erőteljes testi jelenlétet visz a szerepbe.
In the second half, their physicality overwhelmed the smaller team.
Exemplos para estudantes
He is known for his physicality on the field.
A pályán mutatott fizikalitásáról ismert.
Her physicality helps her in dance.
A jó fizikai adottságai sokat segítik a táncban.
Erro comum:
“Physicality” is not the same as “physique”: physique is mainly appearance; physicality often includes power and how someone moves/plays.
Significado
strengthful physical presence
Colocações
use your physicality
|impressive physicality
|natural physicality
|elite physicality
|great physicality
|size and physicality
|speed and physicality
|his physicality
|her physicality
|overall physicality
Sinônimos
athleticism (Emphasizes athletic skill and coordination, not just strength/size.)
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strength (Narrower; focuses mainly on power rather than overall bodily presence.)
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physique (More about body shape and appearance than performance.)
Antônimos
frailty (Physical weakness, especially due to age or illness.)
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slightness (Small, delicate build suggesting less physical power.)
Temas
sports
|body_and_health
|arts
Definição
a person’s body strength and power
A person’s bodily strength, size, fitness, and ability to use their body effectively, especially in sport, dance, acting, or other physical activities.
SUBSTANTIVO
C2
3
fizikalitás
C1
Padrão de uso:
the physicality of [a performance/scene/style]
The director asked the cast to increase the physicality of the fight scene.
A rendező azt kérte a szereplőktől, hogy fokozzák a harcjelenet fizikalitását.
Her comedy relies on timing, voice, and physicality.
A humora az időzítésre, a hangjára és a testi játékára épül.
The choreography combines elegance with sudden bursts of physicality.
Exemplos para estudantes
The actor used physicality to show anger.
A színész testi játékkal fejezte ki a dühöt.
The dance has a lot of physicality.
Ez a tánc nagyon erősen épít a testiségre.
Erro comum:
In arts contexts, “physicality” often means movement and bodily expression, not sexual content.
Significado
emphasis on body and movement
Colocações
comic physicality
|stage physicality
|the actor’s physicality
|the physicality of the performance
|a sense of physicality
|heighten the physicality
|physicality on stage
|the physicality of the scene
|the physicality of the choreography
|raw physicality
Sinônimos
movement (Simpler; focuses on motion, not the broader bodily emphasis.)
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bodily expression (Highlights communication through the body.)
Antônimos
stillness (Lack of movement or bodily action.)
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restraint (Controlled, held-back physical expression.)
Temas
arts
|communication
|relationships
Definição
the way something uses the body and movement
An emphasis on the body, touch, movement, or other bodily elements as a key part of a style, performance, or interaction.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
physicality
AFI
GB/fˈɪzɪkəlɪti/
US/fˈɪzɪkəlɪti/
Sílabas e tonicidade
phys - ic - al - ity (4 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (phys)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: physicality
- Plural: physicalities
Família de palavras
Forms
physicalities
noun
Core family
physical
adjective A2
physically
adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
nonphysical
adjective
Expressões
bring physicality
1/bɹˈɪŋ fˈɪzɪkəlɪti/
fixed phrase
add strength and contact
add strength and toughness
Exemplos
- They signed a veteran forward to bring physicality to the lineup.
- The new defender brings physicality and discipline.
- In this role, you have to bring physicality as well as emotion.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He brings physicality to the team.
- She brings physicality to the role.
play with physicality
1/plˈeɪ wˈɪθ fˈɪzɪkəlɪti/
fixed phrase
play in a forceful way
play strongly and use your body a lot
Exemplos
- They need to play with physicality if they want to win on the road.
- In the playoffs, every team plays with physicality.
- The coach wants the defense to play with physicality from the start.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Our team must play with physicality.
- They played with physicality in the second half.
the physicality of the game
1/ðə fˈɪzɪkəlɪti əv ðə ɡˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
contact level in sport
how rough and contact-heavy a sport is
Exemplos
- Rookies often struggle with the physicality of the game at this level.
- The referee tried to control the physicality of the game early on.
- She adjusted quickly to the physicality of the game overseas.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The physicality of the game surprised him.
- This league has a lot of physicality.
use your physicality
1/jˈuz jˈʊɹ fˈɪzɪkəlɪti/
fixed phrase
rely on body strength
use your body strength as an advantage
Exemplos
- He used his physicality to shield the ball and draw a foul.
- You can use your physicality to create space in the paint.
- She learned to use her physicality without committing penalties.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Use your physicality to protect the ball.
- He used his physicality to win.