Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
somatic
adjective
/səˈmatik/
Definition
Related to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
Examples
- The somatic symptoms of anxiety can include a racing heart and sweating.
- Somatic therapies focus on the connection between the body and mind.
- He pursued a somatic understanding of health that emphasized physical well-being.
Meaning
Somatic refers to anything that is concerned with the physical body rather than the mind or emotions.
Synonyms
- Corporal
- Bodily
- Physical
