non-physical
|non-phys-i-cal|
B2
/nɒnˈfɪzɪkəl/
intangible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-physical' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'physical' from Latin 'physica' meaning 'natural things'.
Historical Evolution
'non-physical' was formed by combining 'non-' with 'physical' to describe things that are not tangible.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to physical objects', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having a physical presence or form.
The concept of love is non-physical.
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