Embodiment: meaning, definitions and examples
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embodiment
[ ɪmˈbɒdɪmənt ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.