somatic
|so-mat-ic|
/səˈmætɪk/
relating to the body
Etymology
'somatic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'sōma', where 'sōma' meant 'body'.
'somatic' changed from Greek 'sōmatikos' into Medieval/ New Latin 'somaticus' and then entered English as 'somatic'.
Initially it meant 'of the body', and over time this core meaning has largely been retained in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the plural noun 'somatics' (transformation): a field of study and practice focused on bodily awareness, movement and internal perception.
She studied somatics to improve posture and body awareness.
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Adjective 1
relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
Many psychological disorders produce somatic as well as emotional symptoms.
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Adjective 2
relating to somatic cells (body cells) as opposed to germ cells; used in biology.
Somatic mutations occur in non-reproductive cells and are not passed to offspring.
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Last updated: 2025/12/02 07:16