Cor*po"re*al (k?r-p?"r?-a]/>l), a. [L. corporeus, fr. corpus body.]

Having a body; consisting of, or pertaining to, a material body or substance; material; -- opposed to spiritual or immaterial.

His omnipotence That to corporeal substance could add Speed almost spiritual. Milton.

Corporeal property, such as may be seen and handled (as opposed to incorporeal, which can not be seen or handled, and exists only in contemplation).

Mozley & W.

Syn. -- Corporal; bodily. See Corporal.

 

© Webster 1913.

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