Definition of the word incarnation

The word "incarnation" originates from the Latin verb "incarnare," which means "to take flesh." This Latin verb is a combination of "in" (meaning "in" or "into") and "caro" (meaning "flesh"). In Christian theology, the Incarnation refers to the doctrine that the second person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ, took on human flesh and became human. The word "incarnation" has been used in English since the 14th century, initially in religious contexts to describe the process of God becoming human. Over time, the word has expanded to describe any appearance or embodiment of a divine being or concept in human form. In a broader sense, the term "incarnation" can also be used figuratively to describe the manifestation of an idea or concept in a physical or tangible form.