Bodying

/ˈbɑdiɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of 'body'; giving bodily form to something abstract, or embodying a concept.

Etymology

Present participle of 'body' as a verb, formed by adding '-ing.' The verb 'to body' means to give physical form or embodiment to an abstract idea, emerging from Old English origins of the word 'body.'

Kelly Says

When you say 'bodying forth an idea,' you're using 'body' as a verb meaning to make something invisible suddenly visible and physical—like how a dancer 'bodies' emotions through movement.

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