physikalisch
physical
Definition & meaning
The German adjective physikalisch refers to anything related to the field of physics or the physical properties of matter.
- Relating to the science of physics: It describes phenomena, laws, or processes that are studied within the discipline of physics (e.g., physical laws, physical experiments).
- Relating to physical properties: It describes the intrinsic characteristics of a substance or object that can be measured or observed without changing its chemical composition, such as mass, density, color, boiling point, or conductivity (e.g., physical state, physical change).
Grammar & Word origin
physikalisch is an adjective that can be inflected according to gender, case, and number when placed before a noun (e.g., ein physikalischer Prozess, eine physikalische Eigenschaft).
The word is derived from the noun Physik , which originates from the Ancient Greek word physikos (natural), derived from physis (nature). The suffix -isch is a common German adjectival suffix used to denote "pertaining to" or "characteristic of."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- naturwissenschaftlich (scientific/relating to natural sciences)
- materiell (material/physical)
- körperlich (bodily/physical - though this is often used for human bodies)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Diese Formel beschreibt ein physikalisches Gesetz.adjective
This formula describes a physical law.
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