Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

incorporal

Adjective
/ɪnˈkɔr.pər.əl/
Definition
Not composed of matter; lacking a physical form.
Examples
  • The incorporeal essence of a thought can be more powerful than any physical action.
  • Many religions speak of incorporeal beings that inhabit realms beyond physical existence.
  • Incorporal rights do not have a physical manifestation but are essential to personal identity.
Meaning
The term ‘incorporal’ refers to something that does not have a tangible or material existence. It is often used in philosophical or spiritual contexts to describe entities or concepts that cannot be perceived with the senses.
Synonyms
  • Immaterial
  • Nonphysical
  • Intangible
  • Spiritual
  • Abstract