corporal — relating to the physical body
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the physical body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
Korean meaning: 몸의, 신체의
Korean pronunciation: **코**퍼럴
Example Sentences
- The ghost claimed it could take corporal form whenever it wanted to eat pizza.
- Corporal Johnson's main job was to make sure everyone's boots were shiny enough to blind the enemy.
- The yoga teacher emphasized the importance of corporal awareness during meditation.
corporal
ADJECTIVE//ˈkɔːrpərəl//
relating to the physical body
a friendly doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to a patient's heartbeat on their chest. The doctor moves the stethoscope to different areas of the patient's torso and back. The patient sits calmly on the examination table as the doctor checks their physical condition. The examination focuses entirely on the body's sounds and physical responses. A nurse nearby prepares other medical instruments for the physical checkup. medical attention being given to the physical body and its functions
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'corpus' meaning 'body'. The military rank developed from the idea of a soldier who leads by physical example in battle.
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📝Examples
“The ghost claimed it could take corporal form whenever it wanted to eat pizza.”
“Corporal Johnson's main job was to make sure everyone's boots were shiny enough to blind the enemy.”
“The yoga teacher emphasized the importance of corporal awareness during meditation.”
“Medieval philosophers debated whether angels had corporal existence.”
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