Progression

physis (FY-sis) noun

1. Nature personified; nature as a source of growth or change.

2. Something that grows, changes, or becomes.

[From Greek physis (origin).]

"The current strike force of Masawi and Zenzo Moyo who depend most on physis and stamina rather than skill are yet to be tested on the international arena."
Zim's Golf Sensation Surges Towards PGA; Zimbabwe Independent (Harare); Dec 24, 1999

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Posted by Keya at August 16, 2005 09:58 AM