incarnated
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/ɪnˈkɑrnˌeɪtɪd/
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/ɪnˈkɑːnˌeɪtɪd/
(incarnate)
embodied in flesh
Etymology
Etymology Information
'incarnate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'incarnatus', where 'in-' meant 'in' and 'carn-' meant 'flesh'.
Historical Evolution
'incarnatus' transformed into the French word 'incarner', and eventually became the modern English word 'incarnate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make flesh', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to embody in flesh'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'incarnate'.
The deity was incarnated as a human.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45