illumination
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/ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃn/
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/ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃn/
noun
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light that makes things visible
The only illumination in the dark cave came from our small flashlight.
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decorative lights for special events
The city's holiday illumination made the streets sparkle at night.
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hand-painted pictures in old books
The ancient book's beautiful illumination showed detailed scenes from the story.
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sudden clear understanding
Her sudden illumination about the problem helped her find the solution quickly.
translation
light that makes things visible; decorative lights for special events; hand-painted pictures in old books; sudden clear understanding
Word Forms
Plural
illuminations