whole vs physical object

physical object vs whole

whole and physical object both are nouns.

whole is an adjective but physical object is not an adjective.

whole is an adverb but physical object is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
whole	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
physical object	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, physical object is a hypernym of whole; that is, physical object is a word with a broader meaning than whole:

whole: an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
physical object: a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

Other hypernyms of whole include object.

whole (noun)	physical object (noun)
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity	a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
all of something including all its component elements or parts

whole (adjective)	physical object (adjective)
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
(of siblings) having the same parents
exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
acting together as a single undiversified whole
not injured or harmed

whole (adverb)	physical object (adverb)
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely

Difference between whole and physical object

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