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Emanation: meaning, definitions and examples

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emanation

 

[ ˌɛməˈneɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spiritual energy

Emanation refers to a process of sending forth or issuing out something, especially in a spiritual or energy context. It is often used to describe the manifestation or outward flow of divine or spiritual energy.

Synonyms

emission, radiation

Examples of usage

  • The emanation of light from the sun is essential for life on Earth.
  • In some belief systems, the emanation of spiritual energy is thought to be a divine gift.
  • The philosopher discussed the emanation of energy from the universe.
Context #2 | Noun

origin

Emanation can also refer to the act of originating or coming from a particular source. It is used to describe the beginning or starting point of something.

Synonyms

derivation, origin, source

Examples of usage

  • The artist's creativity seemed to be an emanation of her inner thoughts and emotions.
  • The new policy was an emanation of the company's commitment to sustainability.

Translations

Translations of the word "emanation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 emanação

🇮🇳 उत्सर्जन

🇩🇪 Emanation

🇮🇩 emanasi

🇺🇦 випромінювання

🇵🇱 emanacja

🇯🇵 放出 (ほうしゅつ)

🇫🇷 émanation

🇪🇸 emanación

🇹🇷 emanasyon

🇰🇷 발산

🇸🇦 انبعاث

🇨🇿 emanace

🇸🇰 emanácia

🇨🇳 散发 (sànfā)

🇸🇮 emanacija

🇮🇸 útstreymi

🇰🇿 шығару

🇬🇪 გამოსხივება

🇦🇿 emanasiya

🇲🇽 emanación

Etymology

The word 'emanation' originated from the Latin word 'emanatio', which means 'a flowing out'. It has been used in various philosophical and religious contexts to describe the outward flow of spiritual or divine energy. The concept of emanation has been explored by thinkers such as Plotinus and has influenced ideas about the relationship between the divine and the material world.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,955, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.