Meaning & Definition of Illumination in English
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Illumination
/ɪluməneʃən/
noun
1. A condition of spiritual awareness
- Divine illumination
- "Follow god's light"
synonym:
- light,
- illumination
2. The degree of visibility of your environment
synonym:
- illumination
3. An interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
- "The professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook"
synonym:
- clarification,
- elucidation,
- illumination
4. The luminous flux incident on a unit area
synonym:
- illuminance,
- illumination
5. Painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
synonym:
- miniature,
- illumination