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Definition of Avatar

1. Noun. A new personification of a familiar idea. "The very avatar of cunning"

2. Noun. The manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form. "The Buddha is considered an avatar of the god Vishnu"

Definition of Avatar

1. n. The descent of a deity to earth, and his incarnation as a man or an animal; -- chiefly associated with the incarnations of Vishnu.

Definition of Avatar

1. Noun. In Hinduism the incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu. ¹

2. Noun. The physical embodiment of an idea or concept; a personification. ¹

3. Noun. (computing or gaming) A digital representation or handle of a person or being; often, it can take on any of various forms, as a participant chooses. i.e. 3D, animated, photo, sketch ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Avatar

1. the incarnation of a Hindu deity [n -S]

Medical Definition of Avatar

1. 1. The descent of a deity to earth, and his incarnation as a man or an animal; chiefly associated with the incarnations of Vishnu. 2. Incarnation; manifestation as an object of worship or admiration. Origin: Skr. Avatara descent; ava from + root t to cross, pass over. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Avatar

avarices avaricious avariciously avariciousness avaritia avarous avas avascular avascular necroses avascular necrosis

avascularities avascularity avascularization avast avatar (current term) avatarhood avatars avaunce avaunt avaunted

avaunting avauntour avauntours avaunts ave avel aveled aveling avellan

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