embodied

Definition

Adjective:
- Having a physical form; existing in bodily or material form: Describes something that is given a tangible, physical presence, often used for abstract concepts or spirits that take on a body.
- Represented or expressed in a concrete or tangible way: Refers to an idea, quality, or principle that is made manifest or realized in a specific form or person.

Examples of Usage

Adjective:
- The artist's grief was embodied in her somber sculptures. (The feeling of grief was given physical form through the sculptures.)
- For many, the concept of justice is embodied by a blindfolded woman holding scales. (The abstract idea is represented by a specific, tangible figure.)
- The ancient myth tells of an embodied spirit that walked among humans. (A spirit that existed in a physical, bodily form.)

Advanced Usage

"to be embodied in": to be represented, exemplified, or given concrete form in something or someone.
- The company's values are embodied in its ethical business practices. (The values are made real and visible through the practices.)
"fully embodied": completely and integrally present in physical form; often used in philosophical or spiritual contexts.
- The dancer gave a fully embodied performance, connecting every movement to emotion. (The performance involved the complete, conscious use of the physical body.)

Variants and Related Words

Embody (verb): To give a concrete or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.
- The constitution embodies the principles of democracy.
Embodiment (noun): A tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling; a person or thing representing something.
- She is the embodiment of kindness.

Synonyms

Related Phrases

"the embodied mind": A concept in philosophy and cognitive science emphasizing that the mind is shaped by the body's interactions with the world.
"embodied energy": (Technical term) The total energy required to produce a material or product.

Adjective

possessing or existing in bodily form
- what seemed corporal melted as breath into the wind- Shakespeare
- an incarnate spirit
- `corporate' is an archaic term

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