incarnate
Incarnate (adjective) means Given a bodily, often human, form; embodied in flesh. Example: “In the story, the villain is evil incarnate.”
How to use incarnate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiven a physical or bodily form — often used for "the living embodiment of" something.
Word forms
incarnated past tense, incarnates singular
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Etymology
From Ecclesiastical Latin incarnatus, "made flesh," from in- + caro/carn- ("flesh") — the same root as "carnal" and "carnivore."
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What does “incarnate” mean?
The word “incarnate” means given a bodily, often human, form; embodied in flesh. In plain terms, given a physical or bodily form — often used for "the living embodiment of" something.
How do you pronounce “incarnate”?
“Incarnate” is pronounced ihn-KAH-nayt (/ɪnˈkɑːɹ.nɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “incarnate” in a sentence?
Here is “incarnate” used in a sentence: “In the story, the villain is evil incarnate.”
What part of speech is “incarnate”?
Depending on how it is used, “incarnate” can be an adjective and a verb.
Where does the word “incarnate” come from?
The word “incarnate” comes from Latin. From Ecclesiastical Latin incarnatus, "made flesh," from in- + caro/carn- ("flesh") — the same root as "carnal" and "carnivore.".
How many meanings does “incarnate” have?
“Incarnate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: given a bodily, often human, form; embodied in flesh.