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embodiment

/ɪmˈbɑːdimənt/
em · bod · i · ment
Plural:embodiments
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• noun

1

A tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling; a person or thing that represents or exemplifies something in a concrete way.

Example

"Throughout her long career in public service, she was widely regarded as the embodiment of integrity and compassion."

2

The representation or expression of something in a tangible or visible form, or the act of incorporating something into a unified whole.

Example

"The new constitution was celebrated as the formal embodiment of democratic principles into national law."

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emblem
emblematic
emblic
embodiment
embody
embolden
emboldener

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from the verb 'embody' (which combines the Old French prefix 'em-' meaning 'into' with the Old English noun 'bodig' meaning 'body') and the noun suffix '-ment'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Embodiment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/embodiment
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