Somatically: meaning, definitions and examples

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somatically

 

[ səˈmatɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in medical context

In a way that relates to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.

Synonyms

bodily, corporeally, physically

Examples of usage

  • He was experiencing somatically induced pain in his chest.
  • Yoga can help to somatically connect the body and mind.
  • The therapist focused on somatically releasing tension in the muscles.
Context #2 | Adverb

in psychological context

In a way that relates to physical sensations or experiences.

Synonyms

bodily, corporeally, physically

Examples of usage

  • She felt somatically anxious before the presentation.
  • The memories were stored somatically in her body.
  • His somatically triggered response was automatic.

Translations

Translations of the word "somatically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 somaticamente

🇮🇳 शारीरिक रूप से

🇩🇪 somatisch

🇮🇩 somatis

🇺🇦 соматично

🇵🇱 somatycznie

🇯🇵 体細胞的に

🇫🇷 somatiquement

🇪🇸 somáticamente

🇹🇷 somatik olarak

🇰🇷 체세포적으로

🇸🇦 جسدياً

🇨🇿 somaticky

🇸🇰 somaticky

🇨🇳 体细胞地

🇸🇮 somatsko

🇮🇸 líkamslega

🇰🇿 соматикалық түрде

🇬🇪 სომატურად

🇦🇿 somatik olaraq

🇲🇽 somáticamente

Word origin

The word 'somatically' is derived from the adjective 'somatic,' which comes from the Greek word 'sōmatikos,' meaning 'of the body.' It first appeared in English in the mid-19th century. The term is commonly used in medical and psychological contexts to describe phenomena related to the body or physical sensations.