incarnation
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.”
How to use incarnation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA version of something, or the idea of a spirit taking bodily form.
Word forms
incarnations plural
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This app is the latest _____ of a tool the company first built a decade ago.
Etymology
From Late Latin incarnatio, "being made flesh," ultimately from Latin caro/carn-, "flesh."
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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.