Associations to the word «Avatar»

Wiktionary

AVATAR, noun. (Hinduism) the incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu.
AVATAR, noun. The physical embodiment of an idea or concept; a personification.
AVATAR, 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 of a person or a person's alter ego, sometimes used in a virtual world or virtual chat room.

Dictionary definition

AVATAR, noun. A new personification of a familiar idea; "the embodiment of hope"; "the incarnation of evil"; "the very avatar of cunning".
AVATAR, 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".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy