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Corporeal Existence Physical Spiritual Relating Body Substantial Paintings

word corporeal
definition Having or relating to a physical body; substantial.
eg_sentence In paintings, angels usually look very much like corporeal beings, often with actual feathered wings.
explanation In various religions, including Christianity, corporeal existence is often called the opposite of spiritual existence, and corporeal existence, unlike spiritual existence, is often said to be contaminated with evil. The word is also often used by philosophers, especially when considering the nature of reality. For lawyers, corporeal describes physical property such as houses or cars, as opposed to something valuable but nonphysical like a good reputation.
IPA corporeal*

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