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Definition of incarnation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
versionsversion or iteration of something
- This car model is the latest incarnation.
2.
embodimentperson or thing embodying a quality or idea
- She is the incarnation of kindness.
3.
religionassumption of human form or nature
- The myth speaks of the god's incarnation.
4.
spiritualityliving being embodying a deity or spirit
- The statue was believed to be an incarnation of the god.
Expressions with incarnation
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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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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.
The animal was worshipped as an incarnation of the deity.
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- French:version, personnification, ...
- German:Inkarnation, Verkörperung, ...
- Italian:versione, umanazione, ...
- Spanish:encarnación, representación, ...
- Portuguese:versão, personificação, ...
- Chinese:版本, 代表, ...
- Japanese:インカーネーション, 化身, ...
- Arabic:نسخة, تجسد, ...
- Hebrew:גִּלְגּוּל, הִתְגַּלְמוּת, ...
- Russian:инкарнация, олицетворение, ...
- Ukrainian:інкарнація, воплочення, ...
- Hindi:संस्करण, मूर्त रूप, ...
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.
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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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- French:Incarnation, ...
- German:Menschwerdung, ...
- Italian:Incarnazione, ...
- Spanish:Encarnación, ...
- Portuguese:Encarnação, ...
- Chinese:道成肉身, ...
- Japanese:受肉, ...
- Arabic:تَجَسُّد, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְגַּלְּמוּת, ...
- Russian:Воплощение, ...
- Ukrainian:Втілення, ...
- Hindi:अवतार, ...
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