nonphysical

Example Sentences

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Services costs, which include nonphysical purchases like tutoring and tax preparation, began to climb quickly by late 2021.

From New York Times • May 10, 2023

Driving this view is the assertion that nothing that is nonphysical has physical effects.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

“I had this period of time where I didn’t allow myself to do a workout unless I could come up with a nonphysical reason why I was doing it,” Meyers said.

From Washington Post • Feb. 25, 2022

Only 6% are 65 or older — a much smaller portion than the 24% over 65 who hold nonphysical jobs.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2020

These can also be applied to nonphysical objects, such as data structures.

From The Jargon File, Version 2.9.10, 01 Jul 1992 by Raymond, Eric S.