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Disembody: meaning, definitions and examples

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disembody

 

[ dɪsɛmˈbɒdi ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

remove entity

To disembody means to separate something from its physical body or form. This term is often used in a spiritual or philosophical context, referring to the idea of separating the soul or essence from the physical body. It may also be applied in a more general sense, describing the act of detaching or removing an idea or concept from its tangible representation. The word is frequently used in discussions about existence, afterlife, and metaphysics.

Synonyms

alienate, detach, extract, separate

Examples of usage

  • The artist aimed to disembody the essence of human emotion.
  • Many believe that meditation can lead one to disembody from physical concerns.
  • The story follows a character who seeks to disembody his soul.

Translations

Translations of the word "disembody" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desencarnar

🇮🇳 अवशेष निकालना

🇩🇪 entkörperlich

🇮🇩 melepaskan dari tubuh

🇺🇦 вивільнити з тіла

🇵🇱 wyzbyć ciała

🇯🇵 肉体から切り離す

🇫🇷 désincarner

🇪🇸 desencarnar

🇹🇷 bedenden ayırmak

🇰🇷 신체에서 분리하다

🇸🇦 فصل الروح عن الجسد

🇨🇿 odvést od těla

🇸🇰 odstrániť z tela

🇨🇳 脱离身体

🇸🇮 odstraniti iz telesa

🇮🇸 losna úr líkamanum

🇰🇿 денеден ажырату

🇬🇪 კურთხევა სხეულისგან

🇦🇿 bədənindən ayırmaq

🇲🇽 desencarnar

Word origin

The word 'disembody' originated in the late Middle English, roughly derived from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'asunder' and 'embody,' which comes from the Old French 'embodier' meaning 'to give a body to' or 'to incorporate.' The roots can be traced back to Latin, with 'in-' meaning 'in' and 'corpus,' meaning 'body.' The evolution of the term reflects a growing interest in spirituality and the nature of existence, particularly during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods where philosophical explorations of the mind-body dichotomy flourished. In various spiritual traditions, disembodiment has been a significant theme, representing the idea that one's essence, spirit, or consciousness can exist independently from the physical form.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,463, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.