Incarnation

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The embodiment or personification of an abstract quality or idea in human form: The act of giving concrete, human form to something intangible, such as a concept, virtue, or principle.
    • A living being or life form, especially a physical body: A period of life or existence in a particular physical form, often used in contexts of reincarnation or transformation.
    • (Christian theology) The doctrine that God became human in the person of Jesus Christ: The belief in the union of the divine and human natures in Christ.
    • A person who perfectly represents or exemplifies a particular quality or idea: Someone who is seen as the perfect or ultimate example of a specific trait or concept.
Usage Examples
  • As the embodiment of an abstract idea:
    • She was the very incarnation of grace and elegance.
    • The villain in the story is the incarnation of greed.
  • Referring to a bodily form or life:
    • He believes his soul will find a new incarnation after death.
    • In this incarnation, he works as a teacher.
  • In Christian theology:
    • The feast celebrates the mystery of the Incarnation.
    • The doctrine of the Incarnation is central to Christian faith.
  • As a personification:
    • The new software is the latest incarnation of their design philosophy.
    • This model is the newest incarnation of the classic sports car.
Advanced Usage
  • "In one's present incarnation": Referring to one's current life, role, or manifestation.
    • In his present incarnation as a chef, he is very successful.
  • "Previous/next incarnation": Used in contexts of reincarnation or significant transformation to denote a past or future form.
    • She claims to remember details from a previous incarnation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Incarnate (verb): To embody or represent (a quality or idea) in human form; to put into concrete form.
    • The artist sought to incarnate the spirit of the age in his sculpture.
  • Incarnate (adjective): Embodied in human form; personified.
    • He was evil incarnate.
  • Reincarnation (noun): The rebirth of a soul in a new body.
    • Many Eastern religions believe in reincarnation.
Synonyms
  • Embodiment: A tangible or visible form of an idea or quality.
  • Personification: The attribution of human characteristics to something abstract, or its representation in human form.
  • Avatar: A manifestation or embodiment, especially of a deity or concept.
  • Epitome: A perfect example of a particular quality or type.
Related Phrases
  • The Incarnation (capitalized): Specifically refers to the Christian doctrine of God becoming flesh in Jesus Christ.
    • Theology students study the meaning of the Incarnation.
Related Idioms
  • [Something] incarnate: Used to emphasize that someone or something is the perfect example of a (typically negative) quality.
    • After the scandal, the press portrayed him as corruption incarnate.
Noun
  1. the act of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas etc.
  2. time passed in a particular bodily form
    • he believes that his life will be better in his next incarnation
  3. (Christianity) the Christian doctrine of the union of God and man in the person of Jesus Christ
  4. a new personification of a familiar idea
    • the embodiment of hope
    • the incarnation of evil
    • the very avatar of cunning

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