physical ability
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3.0
- noun
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capacidad física
- Nearly all teachers (88%) evaluate the physical abilities of students for grading purposes.
- self-efficacy for physical ability
- limits of physical ability
- level of physical ability
And then when I lost it and I lost my physical ability, you know, I lost my shape, all those things.
- And then when I lost it and I lost my physical ability, you know, I lost my shape, all those things.
- Studies show that grit is a greater indicator of success than IQ and physical ability.
- So sometimes we consider strength because of our physical abilities for things.
- I think that I have, I have so much like belief in my physical ability.
- Some people, regardless of sex, regardless of age, and regardless of physical ability, can just get into the cold.
- And the physical abilities is important, of course, but there's more to it.
- You have to grow up quite quickly in terms of your physical ability to, to cope with strong real physical men.
Examples
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Each of the seven classes is designed to represent an ascending level of physical ability.
Academic text (1990) -
The Academy selects candidates on the basis of social skills, physical ability, and academic potential and success.
Academic text (1998) -
And then when I lost it and I lost my physical ability, you know, I lost my shape, all those things.
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Do you have the mental, do you have the physical abilities to push through?
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And a fighter, well, he can become dangerous with his knowledge and his physical ability.
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Most people quickly find uses for increased physical abilities in their daily lives.
Academic text (1997) -
The first step to becoming a SEAL is taking a series of tests that measure physical ability and intelligence.
Academic text (2011) -
We're seeking young ladies who show great promise in the fields of mathematics and science, as well as strong physical abilities.
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Winning provides concrete affirmation of physical abilities as well as public status and recognition.
Academic text (2005) -
Successful athletes often train for years to develop their physical ability and technique.
Synonyms
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1.0
Physical or mental strength to do something
Antonyms
How Physically Capable
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'capacity to perform bodily tasks' is directly derivable from combining 'physical' (relating to the body) with 'ability' (capacity or competence). This adjective + noun composition is a standard, cross-linguistically common pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Physical ability is just the words physical (the body) and ability (what you can do). Picture strong legs, quick hands and good balance as your body's tools that help you 'do physical tasks'. That's why physical ability means the body's power to move, lift, or take part in activities.