illumination
gb/ɪlˌumɪnˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪlˌumɪnˈeɪʃən/
B2
अंग्रेज़ी
~ 9200
अर्थ
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संज्ञा
B2
entity
1
light that makes a place visible
Light in a room or place, especially enough light so you can see well.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
illumination in [a place]
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes use *illumination* when *light* or *lighting* is more natural in everyday speech (e.g. saying *“The illumination is on”* instead of *“The light is on”*). *Illumination* is more formal and is often used when talking about the amount or quality of light rather than a specific lamp.
समानार्थी शब्द
lighting (More common everyday word for the lights used in a room or area.)
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light (Very general word; does not focus specifically on the level or arrangement of light in a space.)
विलोम शब्द
darkness (Refers to the absence of light in a place.)
शब्द-संयोजन
adequate illumination
|artificial illumination
|poor illumination
|low illumination
|uniform illumination
|interior illumination
विषय
home
|science
|technology
|daily_life
|housing
उदाहरण
- The office has excellent natural illumination from the large windows.
- Poor illumination in the stairwell makes it unsafe at night.
- The photographer adjusted the illumination in the studio before the shoot.
- LED bulbs can provide bright illumination while using less energy.
- Emergency lights automatically switch on to maintain illumination during a power cut.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- The room has good illumination from the big window.
- I turned on the lamp to improve the illumination at my desk.
- Street lamps give illumination to the road at night.
- We need more illumination in the kitchen when we cook.
संज्ञा
formal
C1
action
2
the act of lighting something
The action of putting light on something or using lights to show it.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
illumination of [something]
आम गलती:
Learners may confuse this with the simple noun *light* and say *“the light of the building”* when they mean the organized use of lights; *illumination of the building* sounds more formal and is typical in technical, planning, or artistic descriptions.
समानार्थी शब्द
lighting (Common everyday term; *illumination* sounds more formal and is often used in technical or artistic contexts.)
विलोम शब्द
darkening (Refers to making something darker, the opposite of providing light to it.)
शब्द-संयोजन
illumination of the building
|street illumination
|festive illumination
|architectural illumination
|illumination design
|night-time illumination
विषय
technology
|art
|urban_life
|core_vocabulary
|housing
उदाहरण
- The nighttime illumination of the monument attracts thousands of tourists.
- New regulations will affect the illumination of advertising signs in the city center.
- The designer is responsible for the stage illumination during the concert.
- They invested heavily in the illumination of public parks to improve safety.
- Colored LEDs allow creative illumination of the building façade.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- The illumination of the castle at night looks beautiful.
- The city improved the illumination of the main streets.
- They tested the illumination of the sign before opening the shop.
- Good illumination of the stage helped the audience see the actors.
संज्ञा
formal
C1
entity
3
new understanding or clarification
New knowledge or ideas that help you understand something better.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
illumination on [a subject]
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes think *illumination* in this sense can replace *information* in all cases. It is usually used when the information actually makes something clearer or easier to understand, not just any data.
समानार्थी शब्द
clarification (Everyday and neutral; *illumination* is more formal and suggests deeper or more insightful understanding.)
विलोम शब्द
confusion (Describes a lack of understanding, the opposite of gaining clear insight.)
शब्द-संयोजन
provide illumination
|offer illumination
|historical illumination
|bring illumination to
|further illumination
|intellectual illumination
विषय
education
|thinking
|communication
उदाहरण
- The report provides valuable illumination on the causes of the crisis.
- Her lecture offered real illumination rather than just repeating the textbook.
- These interviews bring fresh illumination to a complex political debate.
- The documentary gives little illumination on how the policy will work in practice.
- Further research may offer illumination on this unanswered question.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- The article gives some illumination on the problem.
- His answer brought illumination to the difficult topic.
- The teacher’s story gave illumination to the history lesson.
- We still need more illumination on why the plan failed.
संज्ञा
technical
C2
entity
4
decorative art in manuscripts
Pictures and decorated letters in old handwritten books, often made with gold and strong colors.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
illumination in [a manuscript]
आम गलती:
Learners may think *illumination* here means only ‘light on the page’. In art and book history, it specifically refers to painted and gilded decorations in handwritten manuscripts.
समानार्थी शब्द
decoration (General word; does not specifically mean the painted and gilded artwork in handwritten manuscripts.)
विलोम शब्द
plainness (Describes a lack of decorative elements, the opposite of richly decorated manuscripts.)
शब्द-संयोजन
medieval illumination
|manuscript illumination
|rich illumination
|book illumination
|Gothic illumination
|religious illumination
विषय
art
|history
|literature
|arts_entertainment
|education
उदाहरण
- The library’s collection includes a Bible with stunning medieval illumination.
- Gold leaf was commonly used in the illumination of religious manuscripts.
- The course focuses on the techniques of Gothic manuscript illumination.
- Experts studied the illumination to date the manuscript more accurately.
- The exhibition highlights the role of illumination in monastic book production.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- The old book has beautiful illumination on its pages.
- Artists practiced illumination when they made special religious books.
- We saw a museum display of medieval illumination.
- Illumination made the first letter on the page very big and colorful.
संज्ञा
literary
C1
state
5
deep spiritual or intellectual insight
A very strong and deep understanding, often about spiritual or life questions.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
illumination about [a deep question]
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes use this sense in very everyday situations where simple words like *idea* or *understanding* are better. *Illumination* in this meaning usually sounds serious, spiritual, or philosophical.
समानार्थी शब्द
enlightenment (Very close in meaning; *enlightenment* is more common, while *illumination* can sound more poetic or religious.)
विलोम शब्द
ignorance (Lack of knowledge or understanding, the opposite of deep insight.)
शब्द-संयोजन
moments of illumination
|spiritual illumination
|inner illumination
|mystical illumination
|a flash of illumination
|seek illumination
विषय
spirituality
|philosophy
|emotions
|religion
उदाहरण
- During meditation he felt a brief moment of illumination.
- The novel follows her search for moral illumination in a corrupt world.
- For the mystic, true illumination comes only after years of discipline.
- Travel often brings a kind of quiet illumination about your own life.
- She described the experience as a sudden illumination of her purpose.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- After many years, he finally found spiritual illumination.
- She had a moment of illumination and knew what to do.
- The teacher’s words gave him moral illumination.
- Many people travel to look for inner illumination.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोश रूप
illumination
IPA
GB/ɪlˌumɪnˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪlˌumɪnˈeɪʃən/
शब्दांश और ज़ोर
il - lu - min - a - tion (5 शब्दांश)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
शब्द रूप
Noun
- Base: illumination
- Plural: illumination, illuminations
शब्द परिवार
Forms
illuminations
noun
Core family
illuminate
verb B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unilluminated
adjective
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