Emanation

Pronunciation: /ɪˌmænˈeɪʃən/

Definitions of emanation

noun something that is emitted or sent out

Example Sentences

A1 The sun's rays are a natural emanation of light and warmth.

A2 The artist believed that creativity was an emanation of the soul.

B1 The company's success was seen as an emanation of its strong leadership.

B2 The philosopher discussed the emanation of ideas from the mind.

C1 The mystical text explored the concept of divine emanation.

C2 The scientist studied the emanation of energy from the radioactive material.

Examples of emanation in a Sentence

formal The philosopher believed that the emanation of light symbolized the divine presence.

informal The scientist observed the emanation of gas from the experiment.

slang I can smell the funky emanation coming from the fridge.

figurative Her kindness was like an emanation of warmth that enveloped everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of emanation

• past tense: emanated
• plural: emanations
• comparative: more emanating
• superlative: most emanating
• present tense: emanates
• future tense: will emanate
• perfect tense: has emanated
• continuous tense: is emanating
• singular: emanation
• positive degree: emanation
• infinitive: to emanate
• gerund: emanating
• participle: emanating

Origin and Evolution of emanation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'emanation' originated from Latin 'emanatio' which is derived from the verb 'emanare' meaning 'to flow out'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'emanation' has retained its original meaning of something flowing out or being emitted, but it has also come to be used in a more abstract sense to describe the process of something deriving from a source or origin.