AVATAR

avatar

(noun) the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form; “some Hindus consider Krishna to be an avatar of the god Vishnu”

embodiment, incarnation, avatar

(noun) a new personification of a familiar idea; “the embodiment of hope”; “the incarnation of evil”; “the very avatar of cunning”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

---

Etymology

Noun

avatar (plural avatars)

(Hinduism) the incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu.

The physical embodiment of an idea or concept; a personification.

(computing or video games) A digital representation of a person or being; often, it can take on any of various forms, as a participant chooses. e.g. 3D, animated, photo, sketch of a person or a person's alter ego, sometimes used in a virtual world or virtual chat room.

Synonyms

• (digital representation): profile picture, user pic

Source: Wiktionary

---

Av`a*tar", n. Etym: [Skr. avatâra descent; ava from + root t to cross, pass over.]

1. (Hindoo Myth.)

Definition: The descent of a deity to earth, and his incarnation as a man or an animal; -- chiefly associated with the incarnations of Vishnu.

2. Incarnation; manifestation as an object of worship or admiration.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

---

Do you know this game?

Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins