illumination
Pronunciation
/ˌɪˌɫuməˈneɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "illumination"in English

Illumination
01

a state of spiritual awareness or enlightenment that brings clarity and understanding

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
illuminations
Examples
The retreat aimed to guide participants toward personal illumination through meditation.
02

the degree of visibility of your environment

03

a decorative painting or illustration in a book, often using gold or bright colors, typically found in medieval manuscripts

Examples
The ancient manuscript was filled with beautiful illumination on every page.
04

the luminous flux incident on a unit area

05

an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding

06

a form of electromagnetic radiation, such as sunlight or artificial light, that allows objects to be visible

Examples
The bright illumination from the sun made it easy to see the distant mountains.
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