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incorporeity

noun/ɪnˌkɔrˈpɔrɪti/

the state of lacking a physical body or form

The philosopher proposed that the soul's incorporeity allows it to exist independently of the physical body after death.

incorporealnessnon-physicalitydisembodiment
word origin — from Latin 'incorporeus', meaning 'without a body'; 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'corpus' meaning 'body'

Word Ultra — Set 127

Set 127 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: incorporeity, biomimesis, exemplum, propinquity, borborygmus. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. incorporeity · noun/ɪnˌkɔrˈpɔrɪti/

    the state of lacking a physical body or form

    The philosopher proposed that the soul's incorporeity allows it to exist independently of the physical body after death.

    Synonyms: incorporealness, non-physicality, disembodiment

    Origin: from Latin 'incorporeus', meaning 'without a body'; 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'corpus' meaning 'body'

  2. biomimesis · noun/ˌbaɪoʊˈmɪmətɪks/

    the design and production of materials, structures, and systems inspired by the biological processes and forms observed in nature

    Biomimesis has revolutionized the field of architecture by encouraging designers to mimic natural processes in their structures.

    Synonyms: biomimicry, biomimetics

    Origin: The word 'biomimesis' is derived from the Greek words 'bio-' meaning 'life' and 'mimesis' meaning 'imitation'.

  3. exemplum · noun/ɪˈzɛmpləm/

    a model or example serving as a pattern or illustration

    The successful project served as an exemplum for future initiatives, demonstrating the importance of teamwork and innovation.

    Synonyms: model, example, pattern

    Origin: Latin, from 'exemplum' meaning 'a sample or pattern'

  4. propinquity · noun/prəˈpɪŋ.kwɪ.ti/

    proximity or nearness in place, time, or relation

    The propinquity of their houses allowed the families to become close friends over the years.

    Synonyms: proximity, closeness, nearness

    Origin: from Latin 'propinquitas', meaning 'nearness' or 'relationship', derived from 'propinquus', meaning 'near' or 'related'.

  5. borborygmus · noun/ˌbɔrbəˈrɪɡməs/

    the rumbling or gurgling noise produced by the movement of gas in the intestines

    After skipping breakfast, I noticed a loud borborygmus echoing from my stomach during the meeting.

    Synonyms: borborygma, bowel sounds, intestinal sounds

    Origin: from the Greek word 'borborygmós', meaning 'to rumble or gurgle'