embodiment
/im'bɔdimənt/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of giving a concrete or tangible form to an abstract idea or quality: The process of representing something abstract in a physical or real form.
- A person or thing that is a perfect example or representation of a particular quality or idea: A concrete symbol or manifestation of an abstract concept.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The new statue is the embodiment of peace and harmony.
- She is considered the embodiment of kindness in our community.
- The constitution is the embodiment of the nation's core principles.
Advanced Usage
- "in embodiment of": Serving as a physical representation of an idea.
- The ceremony was held in embodiment of our shared values.
- "the very embodiment of": Used for emphasis to mean the perfect or ultimate example.
- He was the very embodiment of calm during the crisis.
Variants and Related Words
- Embody (verb): To give a concrete form to; to represent in physical form.
- The artist sought to embody complex emotions in her sculpture.
- Embodied (adjective): Having a physical form; personified.
- The embodied spirit of the law was evident in the judge's ruling.
Synonyms
- Incarnation: A person who embodies in the flesh a deity, spirit, or quality.
- Personification: The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something abstract.
- Manifestation: An event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something abstract.
- Avatar: A manifestation of a deity or released soul in bodily form on earth; an embodiment.
Related Phrases
- Living embodiment: A person who perfectly represents an idea through their life and actions.
- She is the living embodiment of perseverance.
- Physical embodiment: The tangible or material form of something.
- The treaty was the physical embodiment of their agreement.
Noun
- giving concrete form to an abstract concept
- a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
- a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life
- a new personification of a familiar idea
- the embodiment of hope
- the incarnation of evil
- the very avatar of cunning