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incorporeal

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkɔːr.pəˌri.əl]

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Learn how to use incorporeal in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “philosophy”

(adjective) something that doesn't have a physical body or is not made of matter. It's like the idea of a ghost or a thought, which you can't touch or see, but you know they exist.

Example

The concept of love is often considered incorporeal, because you can't hold it in your hands.

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A chair is not incorporeal; it is a physical object you can see and sit on.

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Can we truly understand incorporeal ideas like feelings without seeing them?

Context: “spirituality”

(adjective) related to things that are beyond the physical world, such as souls or spirits. This means they exist in a different way from anything you can touch or see.

Example

Many religions teach about incorporeal beings, like angels or spirits, that guide us.

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A robot is not an incorporeal being; it is made of metal and plastic.

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Do you believe in incorporeal entities like souls or spirits?

How to pronounce incorporeal

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkɔːr.pəˌri.əl]

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