incarnation
n. C / Un. a specific version or form of something that has changed over time. It can also mean a person who represents a particular quality or idea in human form.
n. a concrete or physical manifestation of an abstract idea, quality, or person. Often refers to a specific version of a person or thing that exists in different forms over a period of time.
This is the latest incarnation of the popular smartphone.
In its current incarnation, the charity focuses on providing clean water rather than building schools.
The actress was described as the very incarnation of grace, embodying the poise and elegance of a bygone era in every movement she made on stage.
Countable when referring to a specific version or stage; uncountable when referring to the abstract concept of taking on a physical form.
Last updated May 6, 2026