embodiment — a tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈbɑːdimənt/
Example Sentences
- My cat is the embodiment of laziness - he sleeps 20 hours a day!
- The new sports car is the embodiment of speed and luxury.
- His messy room is the perfect embodiment of teenage rebellion.
embodiment
NOUN[/ɪmˈbɑːdimənt/]
a tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling
She is the embodiment of courage in the face of danger.
His actions are the embodiment of the values that become permanent.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'em-' (meaning 'to put into') combined with 'body' and the suffix '-ment' (meaning 'state or condition'). The word emerged in English in the mid-16th century, derived from Old French and Latin roots.
Breakdown
em- (to put into) + body (physical form) + -ment (state/condition) = embodiment
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📝Examples
“My cat is the embodiment of laziness - he sleeps 20 hours a day!”
“The new sports car is the embodiment of speed and luxury.”
“His messy room is the perfect embodiment of teenage rebellion.”
“She became the embodiment of hope for her community.”
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