Word
physiologically
Phoneticsphys·i·o·log·i·cal·ly
US/ˌfɪziəˈɫɑdʒɪkɫi/
UK/fˌɪzɪəlˈɒdʒɪkli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that relates to how your body works and functions, not just your thoughts or feelings.
adv. Concerning the normal functions and processes of a living body, rather than mental states or physical structure. Often contrasts bodily causes or responses with psychological ones.
Examples
“Stress affects you physiologically as well as mentally.”
“After the marathon, the runners are physiologically exhausted and need water, salt, and rest to recover.”
“Although the twins reacted differently to the news, physiologically their heart rates rose in almost identical patterns during the stressful interview.”
Examples
simple
“Stress affects you physiologically as well as mentally.”
contextual
“After the marathon, the runners are physiologically exhausted and need water, salt, and rest to recover.”
complex
“Although the twins reacted differently to the news, physiologically their heart rates rose in almost identical patterns during the stressful interview.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “physiologically” in context.
Verb
01. adapt physiologically
“Humans can adapt physiologically to high altitude within weeks.”
verb + adverb
02. differ physiologically
“Teenagers differ physiologically from adults in their sleep needs.”
verb + adverb
03. function physiologically
“The brain cannot function physiologically without regular sleep.”
verb + adverb
04. physiologically cope
“Athletes must physiologically cope with heat and dehydration.”
adverb + verb
05. physiologically explain
“This model can physiologically explain acute stress responses.”
adverb + verb
Adjective
06. physiologically demanding
“Marathon running is physiologically demanding and needs months of preparation.”
adverb + adj
07. physiologically distinct
“Men and women are physiologically distinct in muscle composition.”
adverb + adj
08. physiologically normal
“An elevated heart rate during exercise is physiologically normal.”
adverb + adj
09. adapt physiologically to extreme heat
“Workers gradually adapt physiologically to extreme heat with exposure.”
10. physiologically addicted to nicotine
“Many smokers become physiologically addicted to nicotine within weeks.”
11. physiologically and psychologically demanding
“Nursing is physiologically and psychologically demanding work.”
12. physiologically impossible to sustain
“That pace is physiologically impossible to sustain for ninety minutes.”
Usage
Typically placed before the adjective, participle, or verb it modifies, as in 'physiologically ready'.
Real-World Examples
“Another set of studies finds that people instructed to accept a negative emotion, rather than suppress it, recover faster, both emotionally and physiologically.” “We've learned that marmots don't physiologically age when they hibernate.” “During his doctoral research, he developed a methodology that projects how herds of different livestock species will respond physiologically to the impacts of climate change between 2050 and 2100.” “Five degrees centigrade [more] doesn't sound much, but it really is physiologically so much more of a challenge," Prof Bailey says.” Antonyms
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
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