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physiologically

physiologically

12 7.2
In a way that shows how living bodies and their parts work
  • adverb
  • /ˌfɪziəˈlɑdʒɪkli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fisiológicamente
  • There are a number of things that just make breastfeeding physiologically hard.
  • physiologically arousing
  • physiologically active
  • physiologically based

We're anti fragile systems, not just physiologically, also psychologically.

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Examples

  • The problem that now arises is that the body is physiologically prepared for a reaction that is psychosocially unacceptable.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Is there truly a difference physiologically between seeing yellow light and red and green light?

  • So physiologically, we're supposed to eat both.

  • Actually trying to read while crying is physiologically very challenging.

  • And being that women do mature quicker than men, physiologically, yes, a relationship could work quite well.

  • The trunk muscles are physiologically suited to provide low levels of activity for long periods of time.

    Academic text (1997)
  • In a sustainable design facility, the indoor quality should be physiologically and psychologically healthy.

    Academic text (2007)
  • In other words, physiologically they remain unchanged, behaviorally however, the subject becomes an empty slate.

  • His data from nitrogen isotope analysis hints that migration periods may be physiologically stressful for these animals.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Breastfeeding can be physiologically challenging for some new mothers due to physical discomfort and hormonal changes.

Synonyms

physically
vsphysiologically
552 2.1

Relating to the body rather than the mind or feelings

concentrates on functions and processes of living organisms or parts
biologically
vsphysiologically
41 3.8

In a way that has to do with living things and their bodies

focuses on functions and processes inside organisms and their parts

Surface Forms

physiologically positive

Morphology

physiologically = physiological (transparent) = physiology + al + ly

Formed by standard adjectival '-al' from 'physiology' to make 'physiological', then adverbial '-ly'; the meaning follows regular derivational patterns.

Etymology

Physiologically comes from physio- meaning 'nature' or the body's natural parts and -logical meaning 'study', as in physiology, with -ly to mean 'in a way'. So physiologically means 'in a way that relates to the body's functions and processes'.