ILLUMINATION

• (noun) painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

  synonyms : miniature

  She studied the miniatures in the book and noted their delicate use of color. -added by naila_inlas

• (noun) the luminous flux incident on a unit area

  synonyms : illuminance

• (noun) an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding

  "the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook"

  synonyms : clarification , elucidation

• (noun) the degree of visibility of your environment

• (noun) a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

  "follow God's light"

  synonyms : light

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