illumination
UK: ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən | US: ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən
Definition
n. the act of providing light or making something visible
n. spiritual or intellectual enlightenment
n. decorative lighting or light effects
Structure
illumin <light>ation <noun suffix>
Etymology
The word "illumination" traces back to Latin illuminare ("to light up"), derived from in- (intensive prefix) + lumen ("light"). The morpheme "illumin" preserves the core idea of light, while "-ation" transforms the verb into a noun denoting the process or result. Historically, the term evolved from literal lighting (e.g., manuscripts) to metaphorical "enlightenment" during the Renaissance, reflecting both physical and intellectual brightness.
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