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Emanation - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

emanation

/ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/ /ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/

Definition:

Something that originates or is produced from a source, often intangible like light or ideas.

Synonyms:

emission, radiation, outflow, discharge

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

absorption, containment

Common Collocations:

divine emanation, subtle emanation, natural emanation

Derivatives:

emanate, emanative

Usage Tips:

Use "emanation" to describe things flowing from a source, like light from the sun or ideas from a thinker.

Common Phrases:

emanation of light, divine emanation, subtle emanation

Etymology:

From Latin "emanare," meaning "to flow out," combining "e-" (out) and "manare" (to flow).

Examples:

  • 1. The sun's emanation warmed the earth gently.
  • 2. Her speech carried an emanation of wisdom and clarity.
  • 3. The scientist studied the radioactive emanation carefully.
  • 4. A faint emanation of perfume lingered in the room.

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