Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

excarnate

Verb

/eksˈkärˌnāt/

Definition

To remove the flesh from a body; to disembody.

Examples

The ancient ritual involved excarnate bodies being offered as sacrifices.
Some philosophers argue that to truly understand the soul, one must explore the concept of being excarnate.
In the novel, the character felt excarnate after losing all human connections.

Meaning

The term ‘excarnate’ refers to the process of taking away the flesh or skin from a body, often used in a more philosophical or metaphysical context to indicate a state of existence devoid of physical form.