Meaning of 'illumination'

noun

painting or drawing included in a book, especially referring to illuminated medieval manuscripts

Example: "The illumination on the 11th century book was full of vines and dragons."

Synonyms: miniature

noun

the luminous flux incident on a unit area

Synonyms: illuminance

noun

an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding

Synonyms: clarification

noun

the degree of visibility of your environment

noun

a condition of spiritual awareness

Example: "divine illumination"

Synonyms: light