corporal
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈkɔːpərəl/
KK: /ˈkɔr pər əl/
adjective
Definition
This word describes something that is connected to or affects the physical body.
Example
The doctor explained the corporal effects of the medication on the patient.
Conversation
I started a new workout routine that focuses on corporal health.
That sounds interesting! What does it involve?
It includes a lot of exercises that improve corporal strength and flexibility.
Nice! I've been wanting to get more into fitness myself.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bodily
physical
somatic
Antonyms
mental
spiritual
immaterial
noun
Definition
A person who holds a military rank that is higher than a private first class and lower than a sergeant, typically in the U.S. Army or Marine Corps.
Example
The corporal led his squad during the training exercise.
Conversation
Did you hear that Jake got promoted to corporal?
No way! That's awesome news for him.
Yeah, he's really been working hard for that rank.
Root Explanation
Corporal is derived from the Latin "corpus" (meaning body) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "corporal" refers to something that pertains to the body.
Memory Tip
Think of 'corpus' which means body, and remember that 'corporal' relates to something that is about the body.
Visually Confused Words
uncorporal
bicorporal
corral
tricorporal
incorporeal
bicorporeal
sororal
incorporable