physical entity

Definitions

An object or substance that occupies space and possesses mass.

A distinct, tangible item that exists in the material world and can be perceived by the senses.

Examples

A rock is a physical entity that occupies space and has mass.

In the game's engine, every character is treated as a distinct physical entity with collision detection.

The scientist argued that consciousness cannot be reduced to a mere physical entity.

Synonyms

material object tangible thing concrete entity corporeal being substance body matter

Antonyms

abstract concept idea thought nonentity spirit void nothingness