embodiment
Embodiment (noun) means a person or thing that represents an idea or quality in physical or concrete form. Example: “She was the embodiment of grace under pressure.”
noun
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A person or thing that represents an idea or quality in physical or concrete form.
"She was the embodiment of grace under pressure."
"The new policy is the embodiment of the company's values."
How to use embodiment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething or someone that perfectly represents an idea in real, tangible form.
Common pairings
the embodiment of
a living embodiment
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Word forms
- Plural
- embodiments
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Etymology
From embody plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for embodiment
pediment
regiment
sediment
condiment
detriment
sentiment
merriment
compliment
experiment
impediment
accompaniment
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Frequently asked questions
What does “embodiment” mean?
The word “embodiment” means a person or thing that represents an idea or quality in physical or concrete form. In plain terms, something or someone that perfectly represents an idea in real, tangible form.
How do you use “embodiment” in a sentence?
Here is “embodiment” used in a sentence: “She was the embodiment of grace under pressure.”
What is another word for “embodiment”?
Words with a similar meaning to “embodiment” include incarnation.
What part of speech is “embodiment”?
“Embodiment” is a noun.
Is “embodiment” a common word?
“Embodiment” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
