noun
Uncommon
reincarnation
ree-ihng-kah-NAY-shuhn
Reincarnation (noun) means the rebirth of a soul into a new body after death. Example: “Belief in reincarnation is central to several Eastern religions.”
noun
1
The rebirth of a soul into a new body after death.
"Belief in reincarnation is central to several Eastern religions."
"She said the dog felt like the reincarnation of her childhood pet."
2
A greatly improved new version of something.
"The app is basically a reincarnation of the old software, faster and cleaner."
How to use reincarnation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishComing back as a new version — literally being reborn, or figuratively being remade in improved form.
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Common pairings
believe in reincarnation
a reincarnation of
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Word forms
- Plural
- reincarnations
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Rhymes for reincarnation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “reincarnation” mean?
The word “reincarnation” means the rebirth of a soul into a new body after death. In plain terms, coming back as a new version — literally being reborn, or figuratively being remade in improved form.
How do you pronounce “reincarnation”?
“Reincarnation” is pronounced ree-ihng-kah-NAY-shuhn (/ˌɹiːɪŋkɑː(ɹ)ˈneɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “reincarnation” in a sentence?
Here is “reincarnation” used in a sentence: “Belief in reincarnation is central to several Eastern religions.”
What is another word for “reincarnation”?
Words with a similar meaning to “reincarnation” include rebirth (1, and to some extent 2), gilgul and rebirth.
What part of speech is “reincarnation”?
“Reincarnation” is a noun.
Is “reincarnation” a common word?
“Reincarnation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “reincarnation” have?
“Reincarnation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the rebirth of a soul into a new body after death.
