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/ɪˌluː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The act of lighting up or providing light; the state of being lit.
The illumination in the gallery highlighted the artwork beautifully.
The expression or explanation of an idea; insight or enlightenment.
The author's insights provided illumination on the complex topic.
Decorative lighting, especially during a festival or celebration.
The city was transformed with the illumination of thousands of lights for the festival.
Etymology
From Latin 'illuminatio', from 'illuminare' meaning 'to light up'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lightbulb moment:
A sudden realization or insight.
to shed light on:
To clarify or provide information about something.
in the spotlight:
Being the center of attention.
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Slang Meanings
A moment of clarity or insight, often used informally.
After studying for hours, I finally had an illumination about the math problem.
Bright ideas; innovative thoughts.
During the brainstorming session, a bunch of illuminations came up that changed the project direction.