Etheric

The term etheric is derived from the concept of the ether, a hypothetical medium that was once believed to permeate the universe and act as the medium through which light and other electromagnetic waves propagate. In modern contexts, the term is often used in esoteric and metaphysical discussions to describe a subtle, invisible energy or plane of existence that interpenetrates the physical world. In Hebrew, the term can be translated as אֶתֶרִי (Etheri). In French, it is éthérique, and in German, it is ätherisch. The etheric concept has been explored in various spiritual and philosophical traditions, including Theosophy, Anthroposophy, and certain New Age beliefs, where it is often associated with the subtle body or the life force that animates living organisms. The term is also used in some scientific and pseudoscientific contexts to describe hypothetical fields or energies that are not yet fully understood or accepted by mainstream science.