Illumination

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

From Middle French illumination, from Latin illuminatio

Full definition of illumination

Noun

1. The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.
2. Festive decoration of houses or buildings with lights.
3. Adornment of books and manuscripts with colored illustrations. See illuminate (transitive verb).