incorporeal

Incorporeal is an adjective used to describe something that lacks a physical body or material substance. It denotes non-material, intangible, or insubstantial qualities that cannot be touched or seen.

In philosophy and theology, incorporeal often refers to non-material beings, minds, or spiritual realities. It is used to distinguish such realities from corporeal, or bodily, entities, and is common in discussions of the soul, angels, gods, or other spiritual entities.

In common law and legal contexts, incorporeal describes certain property rights that do not have a physical form, such as easements, profits à prendre, licenses, or other rights that can be owned or inherited. These are called incorporeal hereditaments, in contrast with corporeal (tangible) property.

In contemporary usage, incorporeal can simply mean immaterial or non-physical, and it is often used to distinguish abstract or spiritual aspects from tangible objects.