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disembodied

/ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbɑː.did/
dis · em · bod · ied
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• adjective

1

Coming from an unseen, hidden, or unidentifiable source (especially of a voice or sound).

Example

"A disembodied voice echoed over the train station intercom to announce the delayed departure."

2

Separated from or existing without a physical body.

Example

"Ancient folklore is filled with tales of disembodied spirits wandering through the mist."

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• Nearby Words

disembark
disembarkation
disembarkment
disembodied
disembodiment
disembody
disembowel

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 17th century, formed as the participial adjective of the verb 'disembody' (from the prefix 'dis-' indicating reversal and 'embody').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disembodied. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disembodied
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