illumination

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
  2. noun the degree of visibility of your environment
  3. noun an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French illumination, from Late Latin illuminatio, from Latin illumino. Equivalent to illuminate + -ion.

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