Disembodied

/ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːdid/ adjective

Definition

Separated from a physical body; existing or appearing without a material form.

Etymology

From dis- (meaning apart) + embodied (having a body), with roots in Latin 'embodiare' and Old French 'embodi.'

Kelly Says

This word fascinates philosophers and horror fans alike—disembodied voices in spooky stories tap into our primal unease about consciousness without flesh.

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