illumination
Divide illumination into syllables:
il · lu · mi · na · tion
How to pronounce illumination:
Synonyms for illumination:
analysis
beam
brightening
brightness
clarification
construction
definition
elucidation
exegesis
explanation
explication
exposition
illuminance
illustration
interpretation
light
lighting
lighting up
lights
miniature
radiance
ray
reasoning
road map
status
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Antonyms for illumination:
benightedness
bewilderment
blindness
darkness
dimness
disregard
half-knowledge
heedlessness
ignorance
imprudence
inattention
incomprehension
indifference
inscience
insensitivity
misconception
misinterpretation
mistake
misunderstanding
naivete
neglect
negligence
obliviousness
obscurity
thoughtlessness
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