reincarnation — the belief that after death the soul begins a new life in a different physical body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the belief that after death the soul begins a new life in a different physical body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My cat acts so smart, I think he might be the reincarnation of Einstein!
- The concept of reincarnation is central to Hindu philosophy.
- She joked that her terrible cooking was punishment for being a chef in a past life reincarnation.
reincarnation
NOUN[/ˌriːɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/]
the belief that after death the soul begins a new life in a different physical body
the belief that after death the soul begins a new life in a different physical body
At the station, he pondered reincarnation and incarnation
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin, combining re- (again) and incarnation. The term incarnation derives from Latin 'in carne', meaning 'into flesh' or 'into the body', describing the concept of a soul or spirit taking physical form anew.
Breakdown
re- (again) + incarnation (embodiment in flesh, from Latin in carne, literally 'in flesh'). The suffix -ation converts the verb into a noun denoting the process or state of embodiment.
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📝Examples
“My cat acts so smart, I think he might be the reincarnation of Einstein!”
“The concept of reincarnation is central to Hindu philosophy.”
“She joked that her terrible cooking was punishment for being a chef in a past life reincarnation.”
“Many people report memories of previous lives as evidence of reincarnation.”
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