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Definition of Nonphysical
1. Adjective. Lacking substance or reality; incapable of being touched or seen. "That intangible thing--the soul"
Similar to: Immaterial, Nonmaterial
Derivative terms: Intangibility, Intangibleness
Definition of Nonphysical
1. Adjective. not physical; not using kinetic energy ¹
2. Adjective. not having physical form; insubstantial ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Nonphysical
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nonphysical
Literary usage of Nonphysical
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Hatred in the Hallways: Violence and Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay by Michael Bochenek, A. Widney Brown (2001)
"Verbal and Other nonphysical Harassment If the experiences of the youth interviewed
by Human Rights Watch are any measure, verbal harassment is very common ..."
2. Loving Ganesa: Hinduism's Endearing Elephant-Faced God by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, Subramuniya (2000)
"At that time you were living in your astral body in the nonphysical microcosm.
... The devas and Deities are all in that nonphysical ..."
3. Valuation of Public Service Corporations: Legal and Economic Phases of by Robert Harvey Whitten (1912)
"The remainder would represent surplus, which, capitalized at a proper rate, would
equal the value of intangible or nonphysical properties, which is to be ..."
4. Profiting from Chaos: Using Chaos Theory for Market Timing, Stock Selection by Tonis Vaga (1994)
"Haken showed that the concept of a potential function also is useful in describing
state transitions in systems far from equilibrium as well as nonphysical ..."
5. Dancing With Siva: Hinduism's Contemporary Catechism by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, Himalayan Academy, Master Subramuniya (2003)
"Inwardly or intuitively aware of nonphysical realities; abbe to use powers such as
... nonphysical, subtle; pertaining to the deeper aspects of man. ..."
6. Taxation of Corporations: Report of the Commissioner of Corporations on the by United States Bureau of Corporations (1909)
"... "The task assigned to me by the Board of State Tax Commissioners was the
appraisal of the nonphysical or intangible element in railway property. ..."
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