soma
Pronunciation: [soʊmə]
Context: "biology"
(noun) the body of an organism, especially the part of the body that is not the reproductive system. It’s what you see when you look at someone – their arms, legs, and everything else that makes up their physical form.
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The scientist studied the soma of the animal to understand its growth.
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The injury didn’t affect the soma, but it caused problems in the mind.
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What parts make up the soma of a human being?
Context: "philosophy"
(noun) the physical body as distinct from the mind or spirit. It’s about how we often think about our body being separate from who we are as people.
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In many discussions about human existence, the soma is considered separate from the spirit.
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Some people believe that our soma has no importance compared to our thoughts.
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How do we understand the relationship between the soma and the mind?
Context: "literature"
(noun) a term used to describe a drink that induces a state of bliss or enlightenment, especially in Aldous Huxley's novel 'Brave New World'. It’s something fictional that people take to feel happy and forget their problems.
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In 'Brave New World', people frequently take soma to feel better about their lives.
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He realized that relying on soma wouldn’t solve his real-life issues.
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What effects does soma have on the characters in the story?