coruscation
coruscation · coruscations
Aufblitzen, Blitzen, Funkeln
A sudden display of brillianceA sudden display of brilliance; a flashing of light; a sparkle.
/ˌkɒɹəsˈkeɪʃən/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A sudden display of brilliance; a flashing of light; a sparkle.
Aufblitzen, Blitzen, Funkeln
a sudden or striking display of brilliance
Translations
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By meaning 1
sudden display of brilliance:
Origin
Borrowed from Latin coruscātiōnem, coruscātiō (“glitter, flash”).Borrowed from Latin coruscātiōnem, coruscātiō (“glitter, flash”).
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Forms
plural: coruscationsSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedcoruscate
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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