incarnation
3 synonyms for incarnation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A particular version or form that something takes, especially one in a series of forms.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use incarnation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a previous incarnation
in its current incarnation
the Incarnation of Christ
Etymology
From Late Latin incarnatio, "being made flesh," ultimately from Latin caro/carn-, "flesh."
Full origin of incarnation →Frequently asked questions
What does “incarnation” mean?
The word “incarnation” means a particular version or form that something takes, especially one in a series of forms. In plain terms, a version of something, or the idea of a spirit taking bodily form.
How do you pronounce “incarnation”?
“Incarnation” is pronounced ihng-kah-NAY-shuhn (/ˌɪŋ.kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “incarnation” in a sentence?
Here is “incarnation” used in a sentence: “This app is the latest incarnation of a tool the company first built a decade ago.”
What part of speech is “incarnation”?
“Incarnation” is a noun.
Where does the word “incarnation” come from?
The word “incarnation” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin incarnatio, "being made flesh," ultimately from Latin caro/carn-, "flesh.".
Is “incarnation” a common word?
“Incarnation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “incarnation” have?
“Incarnation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a particular version or form that something takes, especially one in a series of forms.
