emanation

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)
noun the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
noun (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From emanate + -ion.

And your fellow-sufferer from leather emanations, the Sanskiritist?" — The Life of Sir Richard Burton, Thomas Wright
"Well," replied Mr. Thimblefinger, clearing his throat, "it's--er--an emanation." — Little Mr. Thimblefinger and His Queer Country, Joel Chandler Harris
Some people have this influence, which is like an emanation. — The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today, Mark Twain

Type a word, a sentence, a book title, or a link to an English article. WordNet and the Classics answer.

Try

A library of classics · a vault of words · instant etymology & meaning

From: —

Output

Worksheet Type (multi-select)

Scope

Difficulty

Max questions

0 words Min 50 words / Max 2,000 words