carnal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or involving the physical and especially sensual aspects of human life.

  - "The carnal pleasures of the flesh."
  - "His carnal desires were strong."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with carnal
marnal , carnival , marshal

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Variants

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carnal , carnalities , carnality , carnally

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Etymology

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From Latin carnalis, fleshy, derived from caro, flesh.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'carnal' comes from the Latin word carnalis, meaning 'fleshy'.

2. In Christian theology, the term 'carnal' is used to describe actions or desires that are rooted in the physical body and are contrary to the spiritual.

3. The word 'carnival' is derived from the Latin words carnem levare, meaning 'to remove meat', and was originally a time of feasting and indulgence before the Christian season of Lent.

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Related Concepts

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1. Carnality: The quality of being carnal, or relating to the physical and sensual aspects of human life.

2. Carnal knowledge: Intimate knowledge or experience, especially sexual experience.

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Culture

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The term 'carnal' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to describe the sensual, physical, and often raw aspects of human nature. It can be found in various works of art such as Botticelli's 'The Birth of Venus', where Venus is depicted emerging from the sea, symbolizing the carnal desire for life and rebirth.

How to Memorize "carnal"

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'carnal' with sensual experiences, the physical body, and human nature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Carnal is for the body, sensations, and life.' to remember the meaning of the word.

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