EMBODIMENT

embodiment

(noun) giving concrete form to an abstract concept

shape, embodiment

(noun) a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; “a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life”

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

embodiment (countable and uncountable, plural embodiments)

The process of embodying.

(countable) A physical entity typifying an abstract concept.

Synonyms

• incarnation

Source: Wiktionary


Em*bod"i*ment, n.

1. The act of embodying; the state of being embodied.

2. That which embodies or is embodied; representation in a physical body; a completely organized system, like the body; as, the embodiment of courage, or of courtesy; the embodiment of true piety.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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