PHYSIOLOGICAL Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

physiological

adjective

variants or physiologic

Definition of physiological

as in physical

of or relating to the functioning of living bodies or their parts People often have a physiological response to fear, such as sweating or shaking.

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Recent Examples of physiological Wearable devices now generate continuous streams of physiological information. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Carrying capacity is more like the physiological concept of homeostasis, Lewis says. — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026 Even positive events can put physiological stress on the body. — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 The findings demonstrate correlations rather than direct causation, meaning the trends don't necessarily stem from physiological changes, early microbial exposures or social dynamics. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for physiological

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physical

Adjective

At face value, young men exercising should not be reason to sound the alarms, and yet there is something treacherous about men in their formative years placing physical beauty as the ultimate expression of self-actualization.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
Back in 2015, Parton and her team buried a chestnut box filled with physical copies of a brand new song in two formats, cassette and CD, along with their corresponding players, under her Dollywood DreamMore Resort and Spa.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

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