Emanation

noun

/ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.nounThe act of flowing or proceeding (of something, quality, or feeling) from a source or origin.

2.nounThat which issues, flows, or proceeds from any object as a source; efflux; an effluence.

"Perfume is an emanation from a flower."

3.nounThe element radon.

4.nounThe generation of the Son and the procession of the Holy Spirit, as distinct from the origination of created beings.

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