1. The actual material world and its properties, as opposed to mental constructs, ideas, or perceptions
Scientific research seeks to understand the laws governing physical reality.
A pesquisa científica procura compreender as leis que governam a realidade física.
2. The concrete, tangible aspects of existence that can be measured and observed through empirical methods
Quantum mechanics challenged our understanding of physical reality at the subatomic level.
A mecânica quântica desafiou nossa compreensão da realidade física no nível subatômico.