corporeal — relating to or affecting the body; physical rather than spiritual
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or affecting the body; physical rather than spiritual
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/
Example Sentences
- After being a ghost for 100 years, he finally regained his corporeal form and immediately went to a buffet.
- The philosopher argued that corporeal pleasures are temporary while spiritual joy is eternal.
- The meditation teacher reminded students to focus on corporeal sensations like breathing.
corporeal
ADJECTIVE[/kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/]
relating to or affecting the body; physical rather than spiritual
유령과 달리 모든 인간은 육체를 가지고 있다.
The statue represented corporeal strength rather than spiritual power.
The corporeal emperor was honored with a memorial by the imperial family.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'corporeus' meaning 'of the body,' derived from 'corpus' meaning 'body.' Medieval philosophers used this term to distinguish between physical and spiritual realms.
Breakdown
corpor- (body) + -eal (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to')
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📝Examples
“After being a ghost for 100 years, he finally regained his corporeal form and immediately went to a buffet.”
“The philosopher argued that corporeal pleasures are temporary while spiritual joy is eternal.”
“The meditation teacher reminded students to focus on corporeal sensations like breathing.”
“Vampires in movies often struggle with their corporeal limitations, like needing blood to survive.”
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