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. Ruchel Louis Coetzee:

    Carmen is the embodiment of being able to do anything you want no matter what age you are, she defies age.

  3. Arnold Roth:

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

  4. Benjamin W. Decker:

    Christ is the perfect embodiment of the Spirit of God. He is the Son of God, the miracle worker, the overcomer, the way maker, and our brother. As fellow children of God, our task is to learn more about His character and to become more like Him.

  5. Richard V. Spencer:

    Rear Admiral Chatfield is a historic choice for The Naval War College. She is the embodiment of the type of warrior-scholar we need now to lead this storied institution as it educates our next generation of leaders, as our Education for Seapower( E4S) Study noted, our capacity for critical thinking in an age of increasing complexity will be our most important strategic advantage. Rear Admiral Chatfield will play a pivotal role in leading The Naval War College as The Naval War College integrates into the new Naval University system we are now establishing to foster a culture of continuous learning in the naval services.

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