Showing posts with label physically. Show all posts
Showing posts with label physically. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

physically, psychically

Physically or physically means in a corporeal or bodily way; in a material way, as opposed to a mental or emotional way--
He has trouble in school because he sometimes acts out his emotions physically.
He goes to the gym to stay physically fit.

Psychically or psychically means in a spiritual or mental way, as opposed to a physical or corporeal way--
Psychically, they're a perfect match; they get along very well together.
Psychically may also mean through the use of supernatural or paranormal perception of some kind--
She claims to be able to solve crimes psychically.
He thinks the dog can communicate psychically, but I think it uses body language and sounds.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"He is physically healthy, but psychically, he's a wreck."

Friday, May 18, 2012

physical, fiscal

Physical or physical means having to do with the body, or with what is tangible, as opposed to spiritual or intellectual--
Some people prefer digital books to physical paper books.
The supervisor's physical presence made them all uncomfortable.
Physical is also a term for a medical check-up--
The insurance company insisted that he get a physical.

Fiscal or fiscal ( fiss cuhl ) means having to do with money or finances, especially public finances--
They are deciding on a budget for the next fiscal year.
He had to sign an affidavit of fiscal responsibility.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"They often discussed fiscal matters, but never thought of physical coins or currency."

Note--"physically" is a modifying or describing form of "physical"--
He found her physically attractive, but annoying.
Not to be confused with "fiscally", the adverb form of "fiscal"--
His boss considered him fiscally irresponsible, and said so in his report.