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incorporeal

/ɪŋkɔː(ɹ)ˈpɔːɹiəl/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Without physical substance or form; intangible or immaterial.

    - "The incorporeal beings are believed to inhabit the spiritual realm."
    - "The ghost was described as an incorporeal entity that could pass through walls."

Pronunciation
  1. /ɪŋkɔː(ɹ)ˈpɔːɹiəl/



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Antonyms

corporeal
Synonyms

disembodied , intangible , uncorporeal
Rhymes
Words rhyming with incorporeal
corporeal , moral , porcelain
Variants
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incorporeal , incorporeally
Etymology
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From Latin 'incorporatus' - not having a body


Trivia
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  1. The term 'incorporeal' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

  2. In some spiritual traditions, incorporeal beings are believed to have the ability to communicate with the living through dreams and visions.


Related Concepts
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  1. spiritual: Incorporeal beings are often described as spiritual, meaning they are not physical and do not have a material existence.

  2. intangible: Incorporeal entities are intangible, meaning they cannot be touched or perceived through the five senses.


Culture
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Incorporeal beings are often depicted in various religious and spiritual traditions, such as angels, demons, and ghosts. They are also a common theme in literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "incorporeal"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine an invisible being, without a physical body or form.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the concept of something not having a physical presence or form.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Incorporeal Is Intangible' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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