disembodied
|dis-em-bod-ied|
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/ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːdid/
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/ˌdɪsɪmˈbɒdid/
(disembody)
separate from body
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disembodied' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and the word 'embody' which means 'to give a body to'.
Historical Evolution
'disembody' transformed from the Middle English word 'embodien' and eventually became the modern English word 'disembody'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove from a body', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking a physical form'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking a physical form or body.
The ghostly figure appeared disembodied in the dim light.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45