embodiment

noun em·bodi·ment \im-ˈbä-di-mənt\

: someone or something that is a perfect representative or example of a quality, idea, etc.

Full Definition of EMBODIMENT

: one that embodies something <the embodiment of all our hopes>

: the act of embodying : the state of being embodied

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Synonyms: abstract, avatar, embodier, epitome, externalization, genius, icon (also ikon), image, incarnation, incorporation, instantiation, manifestation, objectification, personification, personifier

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