nonphysical
Britishadjective
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not of or relating to the body or nature
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not sexual; platonic
intimate nonphysical friendships
Example Sentences
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Physical bodies are treated as vessels; the “real” you is in some nonphysical self that can jump blithely around.
From New York Times
The list identifies what UNESCO, the United Nations cultural organization, calls “fragile” nonphysical elements that play a crucial role in “maintaining cultural diversity in the face of growing globalization.”
From New York Times
Even though most contracts do not require a physical aspect to be valid, one of the reasons why verbal agreements come under scrutiny is due to their nonphysical form.
From Encyclopedia.com
Services costs, which include nonphysical purchases like tutoring and tax preparation, began to climb quickly by late 2021.
From New York Times
Services costs, which include nonphysical purchases like tutoring and tax preparation, had begun to climb quickly.
From New York Times
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