noun
Uncommon
incarnation
ihng-kah-NAY-shuhn
Incarnation (noun) means a particular version or form that something takes, especially one in a series of forms. Example: “This app is the latest incarnation of a tool the company first built a decade ago.”
noun
1
A particular version or form that something takes, especially one in a series of forms.
"This app is the latest incarnation of a tool the company first built a decade ago."
"The band went through several incarnations before finding success."
2
(religion) The idea of a god or spirit taking on human or bodily form.
"The Incarnation is central to Christian theology."
How to use incarnation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA version of something, or the idea of a spirit taking bodily form.
Common pairings
a previous incarnation
in its current incarnation
the Incarnation of Christ
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Word forms
- Plural
- incarnations
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Etymology
From Late Latin incarnatio, "being made flesh," ultimately from Latin caro/carn-, "flesh."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for incarnation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
