Is the word "avatar" actually in the dictionary?

Answer 1

Of course it is...

av·a·tar(v-tär)
n.
1. The incarnation of a Hindu deity, especially Vishnu, in human or animal form.
2. An embodiment, as of a quality or concept; an archetype: the very avatar of cunning.
3. A temporary manifestation or aspect of a continuing entity: occultism in its present avatar.

Answer 2

Yes.


1 : the incarnation of a Hindu deity (as Vishnu)
2 a : an incarnation in human form b : an embodiment (as of a concept or philosophy) often in a person
3 : a variant phase or version of a continuing basic entity
4 : an electronic image that represents and is manipulated by a computer user (as in a computer game)

Answer 3

yeah.....and why did you just waste 5 points asking that if you could have just looked it up in the dictionary???

1. Hindu Mythology. the descent of a deity to the earth in an incarnate form or some manifest shape; the incarnation of a god.
2. an embodiment or personification, as of a principle, attitude, or view of life.
3. Computers. a graphical image that represents a person, as on the Internet.


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[Origin: 1775–85; < Skt avatāra a passing down, equiv. to ava down + -tāra a passing over]
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Answer 4

Yes. See below:

av·a·tar - [av-uh-tahr, av-uh-tahr] –noun
1. Hindu Mythology. the descent of a deity to the earth in an incarnate form or some manifest shape; the incarnation of a god.
2. an embodiment or personification, as of a principle, attitude, or view of life.
3. Computers. a graphical image that represents a person, as on the Internet.


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[Origin: 1775–85; < Skt avatāra a passing down, equiv. to ava down + -tāra a passing over]

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

yes it is

Answer 7

yup

Answer 8

i doubt it