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- [ih-loo-muh-nuh nt]
- /ɪˈlu mə nənt/
- /ɪlˈuːmɪnənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-loo-muh-nuh nt]
- /ɪˈlu mə nənt/
Definitions of illuminant word
- noun illuminant an illuminating agent or material. 1
- noun illuminant A means of lighting or source of light. 1
- noun illuminant something that provides or gives off light 0
- adjective illuminant giving off light; illuminating 0
- adjective illuminant giving light; illuminating 0
- noun illuminant something that illuminates, or gives light 0
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Origin of illuminant
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Latin illūminant- (stem of illūmināns) present participle of illūmināre to light up, brighten, equivalent to illūmin- (see illumine) + -ant- -ant
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Parts of speech for Illuminant
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preposition
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illuminant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% 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.
illuminant usage trend in Literature
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noun illuminant
- luminant — That illuminates; luminous.
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