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embodiment

/ɪmˈbɒdɪmənt/
English Definition
n. a tangible or visible form of an idea or feeling
中文释义
体现,化身
Example Sentence

The architect's minimalist design was the embodiment of functional elegance, blending form and utility seamlessly.

这位建筑师的极简设计是功能优雅的体现,将形式与实用性无缝融合。

Synonyms
personification incarnation manifestation
Antonyms
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “embodiment”?

  1. A A situation where there is not enough of something
  2. B A tangible or visible form of an idea or feeling
  3. C Short written work
  4. D Answer to a problem
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B — A tangible or visible form of an idea or feeling. “embodiment” means a tangible or visible form of an idea or feeling.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “a tangible or visible form of an idea or feeling”?

  1. A solution
  2. B embodiment
  3. C essay
  4. D shortage
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B — embodiment. “embodiment” means a tangible or visible form of an idea or feeling.

Common questions about “embodiment”

What does “embodiment” mean?

embodiment — a tangible or visible form of an idea or feeling. In Chinese: 体现,化身.

How do you pronounce “embodiment”?

embodiment is pronounced /ɪmˈbɒdɪmənt/.

How is “embodiment” used in a sentence?

The architect's minimalist design was the embodiment of functional elegance, blending form and utility seamlessly. (这位建筑师的极简设计是功能优雅的体现,将形式与实用性无缝融合。)

What are synonyms for “embodiment”?

personification, incarnation, manifestation — all close in meaning to embodiment (a tangible or visible form of an idea or feeling).

What is the opposite of “embodiment”?

opposite, antithesis — each the opposite of embodiment (a tangible or visible form of an idea or feeling).

Is “embodiment” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. embodiment is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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