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corporealrelating 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/

Korean meaning: 몸의, 육체의, 물질적인 (정신적인 것과 반대되는)

Korean pronunciation: 코**포**리얼

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

corporeal concept
💡 Concept

a doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to a patient's heartbeat while checking their pulse. The patient sits on an examination table as the doctor focuses on physical vital signs. The stethoscope picks up the actual sounds of the beating heart inside the chest. The doctor nods and makes notes about the patient's corporeal health indicators. A nurse nearby prepares physical measurement tools like a blood pressure cuff and thermometer. The examination focuses entirely on measurable bodily functions and physical wellness. medical attention being given to corporeal rather than mental or spiritual aspects of health

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/
🇬🇧 UK/kɔːˈpɔːriəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootcorpor-
Suffix--eal

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.

🎵Rhyme

aerialmaterialburial
aerial
material
burial

🔗Collocations

corporeal existence
corporeal punishment
corporeal world
corporeal form
corporeal needs

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

physicalbodilymaterialtangibleearthly

Antonyms

spiritualetherealincorporeal

Related

corporationcorpsecorpsincorporate

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