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s-uh-MAT-ik/səˈmætɪk/

Somatic means relating to the body rather than the mind: a somatic complaint, somatic risk. Physical (already in the dictionary) is everyday; “character” is not a COSHH line.

Meaning

Relating to the body rather than the mind (from physical, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A somatic complaint in the store is a COSHH log, not “character”.”
• “Physical is already in this course. Bodily is the close twin. Character is a slogan. A log is a file. Write the test; then keep the character if the inspector still allows the store.”

Good to know

Of the body, not the mind. Everyday: physical (already in the dictionary). Character ≠ a COSHH log.

Near in meaning

bodily, physical, corporeal

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