corporeal
Pronunciation: [kɔːrˈpɔːr.i.əl]
Word
Context: "philosophy"
(adjective) related to the physical body or anything that can be touched. It’s when something is real and has a physical form, like your hands or a chair.
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The corporeal world is full of things we can see and touch, like trees and animals.
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His thoughts were not corporeal; they were ideas in his mind that could not be seen.
Example
What are some examples of corporeal objects in your room?
Context: "religion"
(adjective) connected to the body rather than the spirit. When we talk about corporeal beings, we mean those that have a physical presence, unlike ghosts or spirits.
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Many beliefs focus on the corporeal body and its needs, like food and shelter.
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Spiritual practices often encourage us to look beyond the corporeal aspects of life.
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Do you think humans are purely corporeal, or do we also have a spiritual side?
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