illumination
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British pronunciation
/ɪlˌuːmɪnˈe‍ɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "illumination"in English

Illumination
01

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

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The retreat aimed to guide participants toward personal illumination through meditation.
Many philosophies emphasize the importance of seeking illumination for true wisdom.
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

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The ancient manuscript was filled with beautiful illumination on every page.
Scholars marveled at the detailed illumination depicting scenes from the Bible.
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

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The bright illumination from the sun made it easy to see the distant mountains.
Without proper illumination, the room felt dim and hard to navigate.
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