CEFR B2

physical reality

noun phrase

Meaning

The world of material objects, matter, and energy that exists independently of human perception or thought.

Examples

Science seeks to explain the fundamental laws that govern our physical reality.
He found it difficult to reconcile his vivid dreams with the demands of his daily physical reality.

Synonyms: nature, the world, material world, objective reality

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physical reality (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈfɪzɪkəl riˈælɪti

Definition

The world of material objects, matter, and energy that exists independently of human perception or thought.

Examples

Science seeks to explain the fundamental laws that govern our physical reality.
He found it difficult to reconcile his vivid dreams with the demands of his daily physical reality.
The simulation was so advanced that it was nearly indistinguishable from actual physical reality.

Synonyms of physical reality

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