embodiment

[ɪmˈbɒdɪmənt]

embodiment Definition

• 1. a tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling
• 2. a person or thing that represents or embodies something

Using embodiment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "embodiment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The statue was seen as the embodiment of freedom.

• Example

  She is the embodiment of grace and elegance.

• Example

  The character in the book is the embodiment of evil.

embodiment Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for embodiment

• incarnation
• manifestation
• representation
• personification

Antonyms for embodiment

• abstraction
• concept

Phrases with embodiment

• the embodiment of something

  a person or thing that represents or embodies a particular quality or idea

  Example

  He was the embodiment of courage.

• embody in

  to include or represent something

  Example

  The new law embodies important changes in tax policy.

• embody into

  to give a physical form to an abstract idea or concept

  Example

  The artist embodied his vision of the future into his sculptures.

Origins of embodiment

from the verb 'embody', from the prefix 'em-' meaning 'in' and 'body'

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Summary: embodiment in Brief

The term 'embodiment' [ɪmˈbɒdɪmənt] refers to a tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling. It can also refer to a person or thing that represents or embodies something. Examples include 'The statue was seen as the embodiment of freedom.' and 'She is the embodiment of grace and elegance.' The phrase 'embody in' means to include or represent something, while 'embody into' means to give a physical form to an abstract idea or concept.