Definition of spiritual

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spir·i·tu·al    (spr-ch-l) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

1. Of, relating to, consisting of, or having the nature of spirit; not tangible or material. See Synonyms at immaterial.
2. Of, concerned with, or affecting the soul.
3. Of, from, or relating to God; deific.
4. Of or belonging to a church or religion; sacred.
5. Relating to or having the nature of spirits or a spirit; supernatural.

NOUN:

1. 1. A religious folk song of African-American origin.
   2. A work composed in imitation of such a song.
2. Religious, spiritual, or ecclesiastical matters. Often used in the plural.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French spirituel, from Latin spritulis, of breathing, spiritual, from spritus, breath ; see spirit

OTHER FORMS:
spiri·tu·al·ly(Adverb), spiri·tu·al·ness(Noun)