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Physically vs Practically - What's the difference?

physically | practically |

As adverbs the difference between physically and practically

is that physically is in a physical manner while practically is in practice; in effect not necessarily officially the case but what actually occurs.

physically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a physical manner.
  • According to the laws of physics.
  • Using physical force.
  • (obsolete) According to the rules of medicine.
    • He that lives physically must live miserably. — Cheyne.

    practically

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In practice; in effect. Not necessarily officially the case but what actually occurs.
  • Almost completely; almost entirely
  • With respect to practices or a practice.

    • Usage notes

    * Practical-minded is nearly four times as common as practically -minded in books.

    Antonyms

    * impractically