English Explanatory Dictionary

luminate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To illuminate.

Word forms

luminate luminates luminating luminated

Etymology

First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin luminātus, perfect passive participle of luminō (“to illuminate”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from lumen (“light”). See limn.

Derived words

deluminate lumination
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