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Definition of Avatar
1. Noun. A new personification of a familiar idea. "The very avatar of cunning"
Generic synonyms: Personification
Specialized synonyms: Deification, Reincarnation
Derivative terms: Incarnate, Incarnate
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"
Specialized synonyms: Jagannath, Jagannatha, Jagganath, Juggernaut, Kalki, Krishna, Rama
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)