Corporeal (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having material or physical form or substance; "that which is created is of necessity corporeal and visible and tangible" - Benjamin Jowett.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The artist's use of clay and stone emphasized the corporeal nature of her sculptures, inviting viewers to touch and explore their textures.
- In many spiritual traditions, the soul is considered to be non-corporeal, existing independently of the physical body.
- The philosopher argued that the mind is not a corporeal entity, but rather a product of brain activity and neural connections.
- The museum's collection of ancient artifacts provided a tangible, corporeal link to the cultures and civilizations of the past.
- The concept of a corporeal God, with a physical body and presence, is central to some religious traditions, but rejected by others.