Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

emanation

noun
/ˌɛm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
Definition
An emanation is something that comes out from a source, often in the form of energy, light, or another substance.
Examples
  • The emanation of light from the sun is essential for life on Earth.
  • The artist’s work was an emanation of her deepest thoughts and feelings.
Meaning
The term refers to the act of flowing out or emerging from a particular place or origin.
Synonyms
  • Emission
  • Discharge
  • Exhalation
  • Release