incarnate (인**카**네이트) — existing in bodily or physical form; embodied in flesh
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing in bodily or physical form; embodied in flesh
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkɑːrnət/
Korean meaning: 육체를 가진, 화신의, 구현된
Korean pronunciation: 인**카**네이트
Example Sentences
- My math teacher is stress incarnate - just seeing her makes me nervous!
- The company's new policy incarnates everything wrong with corporate culture.
- She was patience incarnate, waiting three hours for her friend to show up.
incarnate
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈkɑːrnət//
existing in bodily or physical form; embodied in flesh
A divine spirit becomes incarnate before reverent temple priests
With accurate skill and passionate art, stone becomes incarnate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'incarnatus', the past participle of 'incarnare', meaning 'to make flesh'. Composed of the prefix 'in-' (into) and 'caro' (flesh), reflecting the concept of something taking on physical or bodily form.
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📝Examples
“My math teacher is stress incarnate - just seeing her makes me nervous!”
“The company's new policy incarnates everything wrong with corporate culture.”
“She was patience incarnate, waiting three hours for her friend to show up.”
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