Corporeal: meaning, definitions and examples
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corporeal
[ kɔːˈpɔːrɪəl ]
physical existence
Relating to a person's body, especially as opposed to their spirit. Having a material or physical form.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her corporeal appearance was striking, with long flowing hair and piercing blue eyes.
- The ghostly figure seemed to lack a corporeal form, appearing as a translucent mist.
- Many cultures believe in the separation of the corporeal and spiritual aspects of a person.
- Despite his age, his corporeal strength was impressive, able to lift heavy objects with ease.
- She felt a deep connection between her corporeal self and the natural world around her.
Translations
Translations of the word "corporeal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 corpóreo
🇮🇳 शारीरिक
🇩🇪 körperlich
🇮🇩 jasmani
🇺🇦 тілесний
🇵🇱 cielesny
🇯🇵 身体の (shintaiteki no)
🇫🇷 corporel
🇪🇸 corporal
🇹🇷 bedensel
🇰🇷 육체적인 (yukchejeogin)
🇸🇦 جسدي
🇨🇿 tělesný
🇸🇰 telesný
🇨🇳 肉体的 (ròutǐ de)
🇸🇮 telesni
🇮🇸 holdlegur
🇰🇿 денелік
🇬🇪 სხეულებრივი
🇦🇿 bədənin
🇲🇽 corporal
Word origin
The word 'corporeal' originated from the Latin word 'corporalis', which means 'of the body'. It was first used in English in the early 15th century. The concept of corporeality has been explored in philosophy, theology, and literature, highlighting the distinction between the physical body and the spiritual or metaphysical aspects of existence.