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corporeal

[kɔːˈpɔːrɪəl]

corporeal Definition

  • 1relating to a person's body, especially as opposed to their spirit
  • 2having a physical form; material

Using corporeal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "corporeal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The soul is separate from the corporeal body.

  • Example

    The artist created a sculpture that represented the corporeal form of a human being.

  • Example

    The pain was not just emotional, but also corporeal.

  • Example

    The company's profits were reflected in its corporeal assets.

corporeal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for corporeal

Antonyms for corporeal

Phrases with corporeal

  • punishment that involves physical pain or discomfort, such as spanking or caning

    Example

    The school has banned the use of corporeal punishment on students.

  • the state of having a physical body and existing in the physical world

    Example

    The philosopher argued that our corporeal existence is only temporary, and that our true selves exist beyond the physical realm.

  • the physical shape or appearance of something

    Example

    The artist experimented with different materials to create a sculpture that captured the corporeal form of a tree.

Origins of corporeal

from Latin 'corpus', meaning 'body'

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Summary: corporeal in Brief

The term 'corporeal' [kɔːˈpɔːrɪəl] refers to the physical aspects of a person or thing. It can describe the body as distinct from the spirit, as in 'The soul is separate from the corporeal body,' or the physical form of something, as in 'The artist created a sculpture that represented the corporeal form of a human being.' 'Corporeal' can also refer to tangible assets, as in 'The company's profits were reflected in its corporeal assets.'