What does embodiment mean?

Definitions for embodiment
ɛmˈbɒd i məntem·bod·i·ment

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Princeton's WordNet

  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. shape, embodimentnoun

    a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept

    "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"

  3. embodimentnoun

    giving concrete form to an abstract concept

Wiktionary

  1. embodimentnoun

    a physical entity typifying an abstraction

    You are the very embodiment of beauty.

  2. Etymology: From embody + -ment.

ChatGPT

  1. embodiment

    Embodiment refers to giving a tangible or visible, concrete form, representation, or expression to an idea, quality, or feeling. It can also refer to a person, being, or thing embodying a certain characteristic or concept. In the context of philosophy or theory, embodiment might represent the union of physical and mental aspects of human existence.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Embodimentnoun

    the act of embodying; the state of being embodied

  2. Embodimentnoun

    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

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of embodiment in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of embodiment in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of embodiment in a Sentence

  1. Mayor Ed Lee:

    The rainbow flag is more than just a symbol. It is the embodiment of the LGBT community, and it has become a source of solace, comfort and pride for all those who look upon it.

  2. Cleve Jones:

    I'm still in shock; he was just the most amazing person. Funny and smart and fierce ... One of the most compassionate people, the rainbow flag is more than just a symbol. It is the embodiment of the LGBT community, and it has become a source of solace, comfort and pride for all those who look upon it.

  3. Masahiro Sasaki:

    Commonly, in Japan, the crane is regarded as a symbol of peace. But for us, in the Sasaki family, it is the embodiment of Sadako's life, and it is filled with her wish and hope.

  4. Richard Branson:

    Our beautiful new spaceship, VSS Unity, is the embodiment of that goal and also a great testament to what can be achieved when true teamwork, great skill and deep pride are combined with a common purpose.

  5. Arnold Roth:

    This woman is the embodiment of terrorism, she is calling for more terror.

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