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il·lu·mi·na·tion
 illumination
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- pronunciation:
- ih
lu
m
neI
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of illuminating or the state of being illuminated.
- antonyms:
- darkness, ignorance
- similar words:
- light
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| definition 2: |
a light or lighting.
- similar words:
- light
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| definition 3: |
the intensity of light per unit of area of a surface exposed to light, measured in lumens; illuminance.
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| definition 4: |
the act or art of ornamenting a letter, page, or the like with designs, color, pictures, or the like, or an example of such embellishment.
- similar words:
- miniature
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| related words: |
fire, illustration, inspiration |
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| derivation: |
illuminational (adj.) |
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