Nonphysical: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonphysical
[ nɒnˈfɪzɪkəl ]
general use
Nonphysical refers to anything that is not related to the body or does not have a physical form. This can pertain to abstract concepts, thoughts, emotions, or experiences that cannot be observed physically.
Synonyms
abstract, intangible, metaphysical
Examples of usage
- Nonphysical skills can be just as important as physical ones.
- The nonphysical aspects of wellness include mental health.
- Many believe in nonphysical realms beyond our tangible existence.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonphysical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não físico
🇮🇳 गैर-भौतिक
🇩🇪 nicht physisch
🇮🇩 non fisik
🇺🇦 нефізичний
🇵🇱 niefizyczny
🇯🇵 非物理的
🇫🇷 non physique
🇪🇸 no físico
🇹🇷 fiziksel olmayan
🇰🇷 비물리적
🇸🇦 غير مادي
🇨🇿 nehmotný
🇸🇰 nefyzičný
🇨🇳 非物理的
🇸🇮 nefizičen
🇮🇸 óefnislegur
🇰🇿 физикалық емес
🇬🇪 არამატერიალური
🇦🇿 fiziki olmayan
🇲🇽 no físico
Etymology
The term 'nonphysical' is constructed from the prefix 'non-', meaning 'not', and the word 'physical', which comes from the Greek word 'physikos', meaning 'natural' or 'of nature'. The concept of nonphysical has been explored in various fields, including philosophy, psychology, and spirituality, to distinguish between what can be measured and observed in the physical world and what exists beyond those parameters. The use of 'nonphysical' has become more prevalent in discussions about the mind-body relationship, emphasizing aspects of human experience that cannot be quantified in physical terms. Over time, it has embraced a broader understanding as science explores areas like consciousness, emotions, and subjective experiences.