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   illumination

   /ɪˌl(j)uːmɪˈneɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. lighting or light: "higher levels of illumination are needed for reading" Similar lightlightingradiancegleamglitterbrillianceglowglaredazzleflashshimmershininggleamingglowingirradiationluminescenceincandescencefluorescencephosphorescencerare:illuminingirradiancelucencylambencyeffulgencerefulgencecoruscationfulgurationOpposite darkness
   • ▪ lights used in decorating a building or other structure.
   • 2. the art of illuminating a manuscript. Similar decorationillustrationembellishmentadornmentornamentation
   • ▪ an illuminated design in a manuscript. Similar decorationillustrationembellishmentadornmentornamentation
   • 3. clarification: "these books form the most sustained analysis and illumination of the subject" Similar clarificationelucidationexplanationrevelationexplicationexpositionexegesisrationalization
   • ▪ spiritual or intellectual enlightenment. Similar enlightenmentinsightrevelationdiscoveryunderstandingawarenessexplanationinstructionlearningeducationinformationknowledgeedificationinformal:an aha momentOpposite ignorance

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from late Latin illuminatio(n-), from the verb illuminare (see illuminate).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › illuminationIllumination Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ILLUMINATION is the action of illuminating or state of being illuminated. How to use illumination in a sentence.

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   noun. formal uk / ɪˌluː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃ ə n / us / ɪˌluː.məˈneɪ.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. [ C or U ] light: The only illumination was from a skylight. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. brightness that allows you to see. light Light streamed in through the window. brightness The brightness of the sun hurt his eyes.

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   the fact or condition of being illuminated. a decoration of lights, usually colored lights. Sometimes illuminations. an entertainment, display, or celebration using lights as a major feature or decoration. intellectual or spiritual enlightenment. Synonyms: wisdom, insight, revelation, knowledge.

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   Definition of illumination noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   ILLUMINATION meaning: 1. light: 2. coloured decorative lights outside that make a town look bright and exciting at…. Learn more.

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   n. 1. a. The act of illuminating. b. The state of being illuminated. 2. A source of light. 3. Decorative lighting. 4. Spiritual or intellectual enlightenment. 5. Clarification; elucidation. 6. a. The art or act of decorating a text, page, or initial letter with ornamental designs, images, or lettering. b. An example of this art. 7.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishILLUMINATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   7 meanings: 1. the act of illuminating or the state of being illuminated 2. a source of light 3. mainly British a light or.... Click for more definitions.