incorporeality
|in/cor/po/re/al/i/ty|
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/ˌɪnkɔːrˌpiːˈælɪti/
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/ˌɪnkɔːˌpiːˈælɪti/
lacking physical form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'incorporeality' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'incorporeus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'corporeus' meant 'of the body.'
Historical Evolution
'incorporeus' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'incorporealitas,' and eventually became the modern English word 'incorporeality.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not of the body,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking physical substance or form.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being incorporeal; lacking physical substance or form.
The incorporeality of the ghost made it impossible to touch.
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Last updated: 2025/01/26 17:32