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Embodiment: meaning, definitions and examples

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embodiment

 

[ ɪmˈbɒdɪmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

of an idea

A tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling.

Synonyms

epitome, incarnation, manifestation, representation

Examples of usage

  • The majestic library was the embodiment of knowledge and wisdom.
  • Her paintings were the embodiment of raw emotion and passion.
Context #2 | Noun

of a person or thing

A concrete instance of a person or thing, regarded as a representative example of a quality or concept.

Synonyms

exemplification, personification, representation

Examples of usage

  • She was the embodiment of grace and elegance.
  • The building stood as an embodiment of modern architecture.

Translations

Translations of the word "embodiment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encarnação

🇮🇳 अवतार

🇩🇪 Verkörperung

🇮🇩 perwujudan

🇺🇦 втілення

🇵🇱 wcielenie

🇯🇵 具現化 (ぐげんか)

🇫🇷 incarnation

🇪🇸 encarnación

🇹🇷 vücut bulma

🇰🇷 구현

🇸🇦 تجسيد

🇨🇿 ztělesnění

🇸🇰 stelesnenie

🇨🇳 体现 (tǐxiàn)

🇸🇮 utelesitev

🇮🇸 holdgerving

🇰🇿 кірігу

🇬🇪 განსახიერება

🇦🇿 təcəssüm

🇲🇽 encarnación

Etymology

The word 'embodiment' originated in the late 16th century from the combination of 'embody' and the suffix '-ment'. 'Embody' comes from the Old French word 'emboier', meaning 'to embody'. The concept of embodying an idea or quality in a physical form has been a central theme in various philosophical and artistic discussions throughout history.

See also: embodied, embodying, reembodied.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,405, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.