illumination
Pronunciation: /ɪˌlumɪˈneɪʃən/
The English word “illumination” has 5 meanings listed here.
noun
- The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.
- Festive decoration of houses or buildings with lights.
- Adornment of books and manuscripts with colored illustrations. See illuminate (transitive verb).
- Splendour; brightness.
- Enlightening influence; inspiration.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French illumination, from Late Latin illūminātiō, from Latin illumino. Equivalent to illuminate + -ion.
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