illumination
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plural
illuminations
plural
illuminations
Britannica Dictionary definition of ILLUMINATION
1
[noncount]
:
light that comes into a room, that shines on something, etc.
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The room's only illumination [=lighting] came from a small window.
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When taking photographs indoors, use a flash for illumination.
2
[noncount]
formal
:
knowledge or understanding
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They traveled to the temple in search of spiritual illumination.
3
[count]
:
a gold or colored decoration in an old book
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an old manuscript with beautiful illuminations
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illuminations
[plural]
British
:
lights used as decorations
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Illuminations were hung throughout the city.
