disembodiment
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/ˌdɪsɛmˈbɒdimənt/
separation from body
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disembodiment' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and the word 'embodiment', which comes from 'embody', meaning 'to give a body to'.
Historical Evolution
'Disembodiment' evolved from the combination of 'dis-' and 'embodiment', which was used in Middle English as 'embodien'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove from a body', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'separation from a physical form'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being disembodied; separation from a physical form or body.
The novel explores themes of disembodiment and identity.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45