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disembody

/ˌdɪs.ɛmˈbɑː.di/
dis · em · bod · y
Adjective:disembodied
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Past Simple:disembodied
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Past Participle:disembodied
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Present Participle:disembodying
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disembody Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To divest or free from a physical body or corporeal existence (especially of a soul, spirit, or voice).

Example

"Ancient mystic traditions often sought to disembody the spirit through deep meditation and ascetic practices."

2

To disband or discharge from military service (of troops or a regiment).

Example

"Following the signing of the peace treaty, the government moved quickly to disembody the provincial militia."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Most commonly encountered in its participial adjective form, 'disembodied' (e.g., 'a disembodied voice').

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• Nearby Words

disembarkment
disembodied
disembodiment
disembody
disembowel
disembowelment
disempower

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the prefix 'dis-' (expressing reversal or separation) combined with 'embody'.

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