Illuminable: meaning, definitions and examples

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illuminable

 

[ ɪˈluː.mɪ.nə.bəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

capable of being illuminated

Illuminable refers to something that can be lit up or made bright. It is often used in contexts related to lighting, where objects or areas can be illuminated for visibility or aesthetic purposes.

Synonyms

brightenable, lightable

Examples of usage

  • The room is illuminable with bright LED lights.
  • The artwork is illuminable, enhancing its colors when lit.
  • The landscape becomes illuminable at night with the use of floodlights.

Translations

Translations of the word "illuminable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 iluminável

🇮🇳 चमकने योग्य

🇩🇪 beleuchtbar

🇮🇩 dapat diterangi

🇺🇦 освітлюваний

🇵🇱 oświetlny

🇯🇵 照明可能な

🇫🇷 illuminable

🇪🇸 iluminable

🇹🇷 aydınlatılabilir

🇰🇷 조명 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للإضاءة

🇨🇿 osvětlitelný

🇸🇰 osvetliteľný

🇨🇳 可照明的

🇸🇮 osvetljivi

🇮🇸 lýsandi

🇰🇿 жарықтандыратын

🇬🇪 განათებადობის

🇦🇿 işıqlandırıla bilən

🇲🇽 iluminable

Etymology

The term 'illuminable' is derived from the Latin root 'illuminare,' which means 'to light up' or 'to make bright.' The prefix 'il-' is a variant of 'in-', meaning 'in' or 'on,' and is used to indicate a state of being. The suffix '-able' denotes capability or suitability, hence creating a word that implies something that can be illuminated. Development of the term follows the emergence of electricity and artificial lighting in the 19th century, where the need to describe objects that could be brightened became more prevalent. While 'illuminable' is not commonly used in everyday speech, it finds its application in technical fields, particularly in architecture and design, where lighting is crucial for creating ambiance or highlighting features.