Corpus

/ˈkɔːrpəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A complete collection of written or spoken material upon which a linguistic or literary analysis is based.

The researchers compiled a corpus of interviews to study the language patterns.

The body of a human or animal, especially the main part to which limbs or appendages are attached.

In anatomy class, we studied the corpus of the human skeleton.

A collection of texts, especially those used for a specific study or analysis.

The linguistics department has a corpus of contemporary fiction for analysis.

In legal terms, the body or substance of a law or legal document.

The corpus of the contract outlined the responsibilities of each party.

Latin 'corpus', meaning 'body'.

corpus delicti

The body of evidence required to prove that a crime has been committed.

corpus callosum

A thick band of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain.

text corpus

A collection of written texts used for linguistic research.

corporeal

Relating to a person's body.

corporal

Relating to the body.

incorporeal

Not composed of matter; insubstantial.

A significant amount of text or data.

I have a massive corpus of articles to get through for my research.

An impressive body of achievements or works.

His corpus of work in the field of AI is widely recognized.