Definition

The state or quality of having a physical body or being material rather than spiritual.

Example

The artist explored themes of corporealness in her sculptures, emphasizing the human form.

Conversation

I was reading about the concept of corporealness in philosophy yesterday.

Really? What does it mean exactly?

It's about the state of being physical or having a body.

That sounds interesting! I never thought about it that way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Corporealness → It is formed from "corporalis" (from Latin, meaning of the body) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "corporealness" refers to the state of being bodily or having a physical form.

Memory Tip

Think of 'corporeal' relating to the body, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that corporealness means the quality of having a physical body.

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