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physical-level

|phys-i-cal-lev-el|

B2

/ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈlɛvəl/

tangible aspect

Etymology
Etymology Information

'physical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'physikos,' where 'physis' meant 'nature.' 'Level' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'libella,' where 'libra' meant 'balance.'

Historical Evolution

'physical' changed from the Greek word 'physikos' and eventually became the modern English word 'physical.' 'Level' transformed from the Latin word 'libella' and eventually became the modern English word 'level.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'physical' meant 'pertaining to nature,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the body or material world.' 'Level' initially meant 'balance' and evolved to mean 'a specific height or line.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to the tangible or material aspects of something, as opposed to the abstract or theoretical.

The physical-level details of the project were discussed in the meeting.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42