bodily
/ˈbɒdɪli/
Meanings
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adjective
Relating to the body or bodily organs; physical.
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adjective
Belonging to or concerning the body; somatic.
Pronunciation
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/ˈbɑdɪli/
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Synonyms
corporal , corporeal , bodyaciously
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bodilyboldly , moldily , scoldingly
Variants
List of all variants of bodily that leads to same resultbodily
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French 'corps' meaning 'body' and 'ligament' meaning 'binding'. The term 'bodily' comes from the idea of being connected or bound to the body.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'bodily' has been used in various legal contexts, particularly in relation to the concept of 'bodily injury' in tort law.
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In some Eastern spiritual traditions, the term 'bodily' is used to describe the physical manifestation of the soul or spirit.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Corporeal: Relating to the body or physical presence.
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Somatic: Relating to the body or bodily sensations.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The term 'bodily' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe the physicality of human experiences. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Notes from Underground,' the protagonist frequently uses the term 'bodily' to emphasize his corporeal existence and his desire to assert his physicality.
How to Memorize "bodily"
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visualize
- Visualize a person standing in front of you, fully clothed and present. This person is the embodiment of 'bodily'. Imagine the word 'bodily' written in bold letters above their head.
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associate
- Associate the word 'bodily' with the word 'corporeal'. Remember, 'bodily' means 'relating to the body' and 'corporeal' means 'having a physical presence'.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic device by associating 'bodily' with the phrase 'Belongs to Our Daily Life'. This will help you remember that 'bodily' is an adjective that describes something related to the body or physical presence.
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