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Nonphysical
Nonphysical meaning
Not physical; not using kinetic energy. | Not having physical form; insubstantial.
Synonyms of Nonphysical
Example sentences (5)
Cartesian dualism holds that the mind is a nonphysical substance, the seat of consciousness and intelligence, and is not identical with physical states of the brain or body.
Full-orbed patripassianism denies Trinitarian distinctions, yet it is not heretical to say that God "feels" or "experiences" things, including nonphysical forms of suffering.
However, there also are nonphysical forms of coercion, where the threatened injury does not immediately imply the use of force.
In contrast, identity theorists state that everything is physical, including consciousness, and that there is nothing nonphysical.
States are immaterial and nonphysical social objects, whereas governments are groups of people with certain coercive powers.