incarnation
ˌɪnkɑrˈneɪʃən
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Definition of incarnation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
versionsversion or iteration of something
  • This car model is the latest incarnation.
embodiment manifestation
2.
embodimentperson or thing embodying a quality or idea
  • She is the incarnation of kindness.
embodiment manifestation personification
3.
religionassumption of human form or nature
  • The myth speaks of the god's incarnation.
avatar embodiment
4.
spiritualityliving being embodying a deity or spirit
  • The statue was believed to be an incarnation of the god.
avatar embodiment
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in a past version or role of something
The building was a library in a previous incarnation.

Origin of incarnation

Latin, incarnare (to make flesh)

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Hindu deity
incarnation of a deity in Hinduism
heresy
2nd-century movement denying Jesus's human incarnation
spirituality
related to a previous existence or incarnation

Examples of incarnation in a sentence

  • This book is the third incarnation of the series.
  • The sculpture was the incarnation of grace.
  • His actions were the incarnation of bravery.
  • Christians celebrate the incarnation of God in Jesus.
  • The doctrine teaches that the incarnation united divinity and humanity.
  • Many saw him as an incarnation of the prophet.

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  1. French:version, personnification, ...
  2. German:Inkarnation, Verkörperung, ...
  3. Italian:versione, umanazione, ...
  4. Spanish:encarnación, representación, ...
  5. Portuguese:versão, personificação, ...
  6. Chinese:版本, 代表, ...
  7. Japanese:インカーネーション, 化身, ...
  8. Arabic:نسخة, تجسد, ...
  9. Hebrew:גִּלְגּוּל, הִתְגַּלְמוּת, ...
  10. Russian:инкарнация, олицетворение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інкарнація, воплочення, ...
  12. Hindi:संस्करण, मूर्त रूप, ...
Incarnation
/ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/

Definition of Incarnation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

ChristianityTECH.Christian belief of God becoming human in JesusTECH.
  • The Incarnation is central to Christian theology.
  • The Incarnation is celebrated during Christmas.
  • Many sermons focus on the mystery of the Incarnation.
embodiment manifestation
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Christian belief in Jesus as both God and man
The mystery of the Incarnation is central to Christian faith.

Origin of Incarnation

Latin, incarnatio (embodiment)

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  1. French:Incarnation, ...
  2. German:Menschwerdung, ...
  3. Italian:Incarnazione, ...
  4. Spanish:Encarnación, ...
  5. Portuguese:Encarnação, ...
  6. Chinese:道成肉身, ...
  7. Japanese:受肉, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجَسُّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְגַּלְּמוּת, ...
  10. Russian:Воплощение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Втілення, ...
  12. Hindi:अवतार, ...
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