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Incarnation: meaning, definitions and examples

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incarnation

 

[ ˌɪnˌkɑːrˈneɪʃn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in religion

Incarnation refers to the belief in some religions that a god or other supernatural being became a human being, or the embodiment of a deity or spirit in some earthly form. It is a central concept in Christianity, where it is believed that Jesus Christ was the incarnation of God.

Synonyms

avatar, embodiment, manifestation

Examples of usage

  • The doctrine of the incarnation is a key tenet of Christianity.
  • Christians believe that Jesus is the incarnation of God on earth.
Context #2 | Noun

in a more general sense

Incarnation can also refer to a person who embodies in the flesh a deity, spirit, or abstract quality. It can be used metaphorically to describe someone who represents or exemplifies a particular quality or idea.

Synonyms

embodiment, personification, representation

Examples of usage

  • She was the very incarnation of grace and elegance.
  • His actions were the incarnation of courage and determination.

Translations

Translations of the word "incarnation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encarnação

🇮🇳 अवतार

🇩🇪 Inkarnation

🇮🇩 inkarnasi

🇺🇦 втілення

🇵🇱 inkarnacja

🇯🇵 化身 (けしん)

🇫🇷 incarnation

🇪🇸 encarnación

🇹🇷 enkarnasyon

🇰🇷 화신 (化身)

🇸🇦 تجسد

🇨🇿 inkarnace

🇸🇰 inkarnácia

🇨🇳 化身 (huàshēn)

🇸🇮 inkarnacija

🇮🇸 holdtekja

🇰🇿 инкарнация

🇬🇪 ინკარნაცია

🇦🇿 təcəsüm

🇲🇽 encarnación

Etymology

The word 'incarnation' has its origins in Latin, from the combination of the prefix 'in-' (in) and 'caro' (flesh). It entered the English language in the 14th century, influenced by the theological concept of the incarnation of God in Christianity. Over time, it has come to be used more broadly to refer to embodiment or manifestation in human form.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,228, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.