illumination
Translation
lighting, clarification, enlightenment
Examples
The only illumination came from a candle.
The only illumination came from a candle.
The book provides illumination on the subject.
The book provides illumination on the subject.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) lighting or clarification The only illumination came from a candle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lighting, light, clarification, insight; Antonyms: darkness, confusion
Etymology
From the verb 'illuminate'. The suffix '-ation' forms a noun indicating an action or result.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'to illuminate'. It's the result of illuminating something, whether with physical light or with knowledge.