Definitions for emanation
ˌɛm əˈneɪ ʃənem·a·na·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. emanationnoun

   something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)

2. emission, emanationnoun

   the act of emitting; causing to flow forth

3. emanation, rise, processionnoun

   (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

   "the emanation of the Holy Spirit"; "the rising of the Holy Ghost"; "the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. emanationnoun

   The act of flowing or proceeding from a fountain head or origin.

2. emanationnoun

   That which issues, flows, or proceeds from any object as a source; efflux; an effluence; as, perfume is an emanation from a flower.

3. emanationnoun

   radon

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Emanationnoun

   Etymology: emanatio, Latin.

   1. The act of issuing or proceeding from any other substance.

   Aristotle said, that it streamed by connatural result and emanation from God, the infinite and eternal Mind, as the light issues from the sun Robert South, Sermons.

   2. That which issues from another substance; an effluence; effluvium.

   The experience of those profitable and excellent emanations from God, may be, and commonly are, the first motive of our love. Taylor.

   Another way of attraction is delivered by a tenuous emanation, or continued effluvium, which, after some distance, retracteth unto itself; as in syrups, oils, and viscosities, which, spun, at length retire into their former dimensions. Brown.

   Such were the features of her heav’nly face;
   Her limbs were form’d with such harmonious grace;
   So faultless was the frame, as if the whole
   Had been an emanation of the soul. Dryden.

   The letters, every judge will see, were by no means efforts of the genius, but emanations of the heart. Alexander Pope.

   Each emanation of his fires
   That beams on earth, each virtue he inspires;
   Each art he prompts, each charm he can create;
   Whate’er he gives, are giv’n for you to hate. Alexander Pope, Dunciad.

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1. emanation

   Emanation is the action or process of issuing, emerging, flowing, or coming out from a source, often in the context of intangible things such as light, heat, or an idea. It can also refer to the thing which is produced or emitted. It has specific philosophical and theological meanings related to the origin of the universe or spiritual being.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Emanationnoun

   the act of flowing or proceeding from a fountain head or origin

2. Emanationnoun

   that which issues, flows, or proceeds from any object as a source; efflux; an effluence; as, perfume is an emanation from a flower

3. Etymology: [L. emanatio: cf. F. manation.]

Matched Categories

1. • Emergence
   • Matter
   • Origin
   • Theology

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Anagrams for emanation »

1. amnionate

2. anamniote

How to pronounce emanation?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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How to say emanation in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of emanation in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of emanation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=emanation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Emanation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=emanation
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emanation
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=emanation