noun

incarnation

incarnation, embodiment, personification

He is the incarnation of evil.

He is the incarnation of evil.

In his next incarnation, he wants to be a cat.

In his next incarnation, he wants to be a cat.

((the incarnation of sth.)) the embodiment of a quality or idea He is the incarnation of kindness.

Synonyms: embodiment, personification, manifestation

From Latin 'in-' (into) + 'carn-' (flesh). Literally means 'the act of being made flesh'.

Think 'in flesh'. It's when a spirit or idea is put 'in flesh' or a body.

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