incarnation
UK: ˌɪnkɑːˈneɪʃən | US: ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən
n. the act of embodying or the state of being embodied in flesh
n. a person or thing regarded as embodying a quality or concept
n. (Christian theology) the manifestation of God in human form, specifically Jesus Christ
incarnation = in<in> + carn<flesh> + ation<noun suffix>
- in (Latin: "in, into")
- carn (Latin: "caro, carnis" meaning "flesh")
- ation (noun-forming suffix indicating an action or state)
Etymology Origin:
The word "incarnation" traces back to Latin incarnatio, derived from incarnare ("to make flesh"). It combines in- (into) + carnis (flesh), reflecting the concept of taking on physical form. Originally used in Christian theology to describe God becoming human in Jesus, it later broadened to mean any embodiment of an idea or quality in tangible form.
The artist’s latest sculpture is an incarnation of grief and resilience.
Many cultures have myths about the incarnation of gods in animal forms.
For Christians, Christmas celebrates the incarnation of God as Jesus.
The new software is the latest incarnation of their original design.
His villainous role felt like the incarnation of pure evil.