Definitions
- Describing something that can be touched, seen, or felt. - Referring to the body and its functions or sensations. - Talking about activities or exercises that involve movement or exertion of the body.
- Describing something that exists or is true in actuality. - Referring to something that is not imaginary or fictional. - Talking about something that is authentic or genuine.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that exists in the world.
- 2Both words can be used to describe tangible things.
- 3Both words can be used to describe experiences or sensations.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Physical refers specifically to the body or things that can be touched, while real has a broader scope and can refer to anything that exists in reality.
- 2Tangibility: Physical emphasizes the ability to touch or feel something, while real emphasizes the authenticity or genuineness of something.
- 3Subjectivity: Physical is more objective and measurable, while real can be subjective and dependent on personal perception or interpretation.
- 4Context: Physical is often used in scientific or medical contexts, while real is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Physical can connote a sense of exertion or effort, while real can connote a sense of authenticity or truthfulness.
Remember this!
Physical and real are both words that describe something that exists in the world. However, physical refers specifically to the body or things that can be touched, while real has a broader scope and can refer to anything that exists in reality. Physical emphasizes tangibility and can connote a sense of effort, while real emphasizes authenticity and can be subjective.
