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embodied

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ɪmˈbɑdid// UK //ɛmbˈɒdɪd// em·bod·ied

adj. representing a quality or an idea in a physical way. It describes something that you can see or feel, rather than just a thought in your head.

adj. representing an abstract quality, idea, or feeling in a concrete or physical form. Often used to describe cognition or knowledge that is deeply connected to the physical body and its interactions with the environment.


SIMPLE

Her art represents an embodied sense of peace.

CONTEXTUAL

The actor's performance was so powerful that he embodied the very spirit of the historical figure he was playing.

COMPLEX

Recent theories of embodied cognition suggest that our mental processes are not just brain activities but are fundamentally shaped by the physical movements and sensory experiences of the entire body.

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Usage

Often used as a participial adjective following a linking verb or preceding a noun; frequently appears in academic contexts like psychology and philosophy.

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