Carnal
/ˈkɑːrnəl/noun
Relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities.
Did you know?The term 'carnal' is derived from the Latin 'carnalis', which implies a deep connection to the body, often invoking themes of desire and mortality.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ker-
“To grow, to become, used in the context of physical existence.”
Latin
Latin
carnalis
“Of flesh, bodily, or pertaining to the physical body.”
Old French
Old French
carnel
“Fleshly, bodily; relating to physical desires.”
Middle English
Middle English
carnal
“Relating to the flesh, especially in a sensual or sexual context.”
Modern English
English
carnal
“Pertaining to the body, often with a focus on sensuality or physicality.”