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- [kawr-uh-skey-shuh n, kor-]
- /ˌkɔr əˈskeɪ ʃən, ˌkɒr-/
- /ˌkɒ.rə.ˈskeɪʃ.n̩/
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- [kawr-uh-skey-shuh n, kor-]
- /ˌkɔr əˈskeɪ ʃən, ˌkɒr-/
Definitions of coruscation word
- noun coruscation a gleam or flash of light 3
- noun coruscation a sudden or striking display of brilliance, wit, etc 3
- noun coruscation a coruscating; sparkling 3
- noun coruscation a flash or gleam of light 3
- noun coruscation a sudden brilliant display, as of wit 3
- noun coruscation the act of coruscating. 1
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Origin of coruscation
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1480-90, coruscation is from the Late Latin word coruscātiōn- (stem of coruscātiō). See coruscate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Coruscation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coruscation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
coruscation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coruscation
noun coruscation
- flash — a precedence code for handling messages about initial enemy contact or operational combat messages of extreme urgency within the U.S. military.
- twinkle — to shine with a flickering gleam of light, as a star or distant light.
- gleam — a flash or beam of light: the gleam of a lantern in the dark.
- flicker — to burn unsteadily; shine with a wavering light: The candle flickered in the wind and went out.
- sparkle — to issue in or as if in little sparks, as fire or light: The candlelight sparkled in the crystal.
Antonyms for coruscation
noun coruscation
- dullness — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
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