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

Etymology

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.