physic Definition and Meaning in English (physic definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Physic definition: An archaic term for a medicine or a drug, especially one that acts as a purgative to cleanse the body.

Definitions of Physic

  1. 1noun(formal)

    An archaic term for a medicine or a drug, especially one that acts as a purgative to cleanse the body.

  2. 2verb(formal)

    To treat with medicine, especially to administer a purgative to someone.

Example Sentences

formal

“The old physician prescribed a strong physic to cleanse the patient's system.”

formal

“He was physicked by the doctor for his ailment.”

Inflected Word Forms

nounphysics
nounphysicist
agent nounphysician
adjectivephysical

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Physic definition: An archaic term for a medicine or a drug, especially one that acts as a purgative to cleanse the body.
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'Physic' translates to 'physic' in English. Physic definition: An archaic term for a medicine or a drug, especially one that acts as a purgative to cleanse the body.
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