American English

How to pronounce embodiment

nounB2
ihmBAHdeemnt

/ɪmˈbɑ.ɾi.mn̩t̚/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

A person or thing that shows a quality or idea in a very clear and complete way.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A person or thing that shows a quality or idea in a very clear and complete way.

She is the embodiment of kindness.

The company became the embodiment of modern design.

Common phrases & grammar

the embodiment of elegance · the embodiment of courage

the embodiment of + noun

be the embodiment of + noun

nounformalless common

A physical form that makes an abstract idea, feeling, or quality real and visible.

The statue is an embodiment of peace.

The building is a physical embodiment of the architect’s vision.

Common phrases & grammar

physical embodiment · artistic embodiment

the physical embodiment of + noun

an embodiment of + noun

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