Epiphany: meaning, definitions and examples
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epiphany
[ ษชหpษชf(ษ)ni ]
sudden realization
A moment of sudden and great revelation or realization, often leading to a change in perspective or behavior.
Synonyms
insight, realization, revelation
Examples of usage
- The moment of epiphany when she realized she had been wrong all along.
- His epiphany came while he was taking a walk in the park.
Christianity
A Christian festival held on January 6th, commemorating the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus.
Synonyms
Three Kings' Day, Twelfth Night
Examples of usage
- We celebrate Epiphany with a special church service.
- The Epiphany marks the end of the Christmas season.
Translations
Translations of the word "epiphany" in other languages:
๐ต๐น epifania
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคเคพเคถ
๐ฉ๐ช Erscheinung
๐ฎ๐ฉ penampakan
๐บ๐ฆ ะตะฟััะฐะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ epifania
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ็คบ
๐ซ๐ท รฉpiphanie
๐ช๐ธ epifanรญa
๐น๐ท epifani
๐ฐ๐ท ํํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุธููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ epifanie
๐ธ๐ฐ epifรกnia
๐จ๐ณ ๆพ็ฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ epifanija
๐ฎ๐ธ birting
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฟะธัะฐะฝะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ epifaniya
๐ฒ๐ฝ epifanรญa
Word origin
The word 'epiphany' originated from the Greek word 'epiphaneia', meaning 'manifestation' or 'appearance'. In the Christian tradition, Epiphany is associated with the manifestation of Jesus to the Gentiles, represented by the Magi. Over time, the term has evolved to also refer to any sudden realization or insight in a broader context.