Main Entry: cor·po·re·al

Pronunciation: \kȯr-ˈpȯr-ē-əl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin corporeus of the body, from corpor-, corpus

Date: 15th century

1 : having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: as a : not spiritual b : not immaterial or intangible : substantial
2 archaic : corporal

synonyms see material

— cor·po·re·al·ly \-ē-ə-lē\ adverb

— cor·po·re·al·ness noun