Somatically: meaning, definitions and examples
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somatically
[ səˈmatɪkli ]
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.
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.