corporeality

IPA/ˌkɔː.pɔː.riˈæl.ə.ti/
IPA/ˌkɔːr.pɔːr.iˈæl.ə.t̬i/

corporeality — noun

1. the state or quality of having a physical body that occupies space and can be se

1.名詞C2
釋義

the state or quality of having a physical body that occupies space and can be sensed by touch or sight, rather than existing only as an idea or spirit.

例句

Dr. Okafor's lecture on corporeality used dance to show how the mind and body connect.

the + corporeality + of + noun phrase; used in academic context

After the accident, Lucia wrote about corporeality and feeling trapped in her own body.

同義詞
  • physicality

    more common and less formal; used in everyday and artistic contexts

  • materiality

    broader; can refer to objects and substances, not just living bodies

  • embodiment

    focuses on an idea or quality being expressed in physical form

反義詞

文法句型

the + corporeality + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Frequently used in academic, philosophical, or artistic writing rather than everyday speech. The more common word 'physicality' carries a similar meaning in informal contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The corporeality of the old building was impressive.
✅The physical presence of the old building was impressive.
💡'corporeality' refers to living bodies, not buildings or objects.
❌I felt a strong corporeality after exercising.
✅I felt very aware of my body after exercising.
💡'corporeality' is an abstract noun used for analysis or description, not for personal feelings.