Definitions for avatar
ˈæv əˌtɑr, ˌæv əˈtɑravatar

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. embodiment, incarnation, avatarnoun

   a new personification of a familiar idea

   "the embodiment of hope"; "the incarnation of evil"; "the very avatar of cunning"

2. avatarnoun

   the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form

   "the Buddha is considered an avatar of the god Vishnu"

GCIDERate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Avatarnoun

   An incarnation, embodiment or personification of a principle, quality, or attitude; -- used of people, mostly in a positive sense as a manifestation of a behavior or character worthy of admiration.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. avatarnoun

   In Hinduism the incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu.

2. avatarnoun

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

3. avatarnoun

   A digital representation or handle of a person or being; often, it can take on any of various forms, as a participant chooses. i.e. 3D, animated, photo, sketch

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. avatar

   An avatar is a graphical representation of a user or a user's character or persona in a digital context. It could be a two-dimensional or three-dimensional figure or icon used in video games, forums, virtual reality, or online communities. It could also refer to a computer user's representation of themselves or alter ego, often in the form of a three-dimensional model used in computer games. In a wider spiritual context, it can refer to the incarnation, bodily manifestation, or manifestation of a concept or philosophy, often in a specific form.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Avatarnoun

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

2. Avatarnoun

   incarnation; manifestation as an object of worship or admiration

3. Etymology: [Skr. avatra descent; ava from + root t to cross, pass over.]

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Avatar

   In computing, an avatar is the graphical representation of the user or the user's alter ego or character. It may take either a three-dimensional form, as in games or virtual worlds, or a two-dimensional form as an icon in Internet forums and other online communities. It can also refer to a text construct found on early systems such as MUDs. It is an object representing the user. The term "avatar" can also refer to the personality connected with the screen name, or handle, of an Internet user.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Avatar

   a-va-tär′, n. the descent of a Hindu deity in a visible form: incarnation: (fig.) supreme glorification of any principle. [Sans.; ava, away, down, tar, to pass over.]

The New Hacker's DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. avatar

   [in Hindu mythology, the incarnation of a god] 1. Among people working on virtual reality and cyberspace interfaces, an avatar is an icon or representation of a user in a shared virtual reality. The term is sometimes used on MUDs. 2. [CMU, Tektronix] root, superuser. There are quite a few Unix machines on which the name of the superuser account is ‘avatar’ rather than ‘root’. This quirk was originated by a CMU hacker who found the terms root and superuser unimaginative, and thought ‘avatar’ might better impress people with the responsibility they were accepting.

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1. avatar

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Matched Categories

1. • Personification

How to pronounce avatar?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say avatar in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of avatar in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of avatar in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of avatar in a Sentence

1. Thomas Husson:

   But potential implications, such as if such an avatar was embodied into a humanoid robot or could have a true conversation with you, will generate more discussions about AI ethics and regulation.

2. James Cameron:

   Everybodys always whining about how long its taking Avatar to get done.

3. Vanna Bonta:

   My body is an avatar.

4. John Howard:

   Her story was one that captured the realities of what the Eighth Amendment meant in a material, tangible way, it took the life of a woman. Her memory is a bit of an avatar for change — and for the direction that we'd like Ireland to take. Her story encapsulates what we'd like to never see again and hope that whatever changes can be made in her honor.

5. Sherry Turkle:

   Why do we want to attribute personality, empathy, being to an avatar that has none ? we talk to Siri, Echo, Alexa. We are starting to ask for their advice not just on where to order a pizza but about how we feel about our boyfriends, children, our parents.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=avatar
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=avatar
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Avatar
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avatar
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=avatar
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=avatar
8. ^ The New Hacker's Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/3008/3008-h/3008-h.htm#Avatar