Incarnate: meaning, definitions and examples
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incarnate
[ ɪnˈkɑːneɪt ]
in theology
Embodied in human form; in human form and shape.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The idea of God incarnate in Jesus Christ is central to Christian belief.
- The devil was believed to be incarnate in the form of a black cat.
Translations
Translations of the word "incarnate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 encarnar
🇮🇳 अवतार लेना
🇩🇪 verkörpern
🇮🇩 menjelma
🇺🇦 втілювати
🇵🇱 ucieleśniać
🇯🇵 具現化する (ぐげんかする)
🇫🇷 incarner
🇪🇸 encarnar
🇹🇷 canlandırmak
🇰🇷 구현하다
🇸🇦 تجسد
🇨🇿 ztělesnit
🇸🇰 stelesniť
🇨🇳 体现 (tǐxiàn)
🇸🇮 utelesiti
🇮🇸 holdgerving
🇰🇿 бейнелеу
🇬🇪 ხორცშესხმა
🇦🇿 canlandırmaq
🇲🇽 encarnar
Etymology
The word 'incarnate' traces its origins back to the Latin word 'incarnatus', which is a combination of 'in-' (in, into) and 'caro' (flesh). The concept of incarnation has been significant in various religious beliefs throughout history, particularly in Christianity where it refers to the embodiment of a deity in human form. Over time, 'incarnate' has come to be used more broadly to denote the representation or embodiment of abstract ideas or qualities in tangible form.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,967, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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