Oxford English Dictionary, "Physical object (n.),” September 2024.
"Philosophy. Originally: a concrete object that exists in space and time, esp. one perceivable through the senses. Now also: any spatio-temporal object; any object amenable to study by the physical sciences. Often contrasted with objects that are abstract (propositions, numbers, etc.) or mental (ideas, intentions, etc.)."
Oxford English Dictionary, “Material object (n.),” September 2024.
"A thing made or consisting of matter, a physical object; (Philosophy) an object having a real physical existence independent of mind or consciousness."
