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Synonyms & Similar Words
form
figure
shape
physique
build
frame
structure
organism
person
individual
human
torso
trunk
flesh
anatomy
skeleton
musculature
corporeality
physicality
materiality
substantiality
corpulence
stoutness
plumpness
chubbiness
embonpoint
portliness
rotundity
chunkiness
huskiness
brawniness
muscularity
sinewiness
athleticism
robustness
healthiness
wholesomeness
soundness
integrity
entirety
totality
entity
being
mortal
creature
animal
mammal
primate
hominid
humanoid
Meaning of Body
The primary meaning of the word "body" refers to the physical structure and material substance of an organism, especially a human being.
Definitions
- The physical structure and material substance of an organism, especially a human being
- A person, especially one of a particular type or character
- A group of people having a common purpose or function
- The main part of a text or document, excluding the introduction, conclusion, and other supplementary parts
Etymology of Body
The word "body" originates from Old English "bodig", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "bodiz" and Proto-Indo-European "bhe-" (to swell)
Historically, the word has been used to refer to the physical structure of living organisms, as well as to abstract concepts such as a group of people or a main part of a text
Example Uses
- The body of the car was damaged in the accident
- The body of evidence suggests that the defendant is guilty
- The body of the text explains the main points of the theory
- The doctor examined the patient's body to diagnose the illness