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epiphany.

An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.

8 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɪˈpɪfəni/General-American, Received-Pronunciation/ɪˈpɪfni/General-American, Received-Pronunciation/ɛˈpɪfəni/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.

    countable
    It came to her in an epiphany what her life's work was to be.
  2. A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.

    countable
  3. Alternative letter-case form of Epiphany.

    alt-of · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English epiphanie, from Old French epyphanie, from Late Latin epiphania, from Ancient Greek ἐπιφάνεια (epipháneia, “manifestation, striking appearance”), from ἐπιφαίνω (epiphaínō, “I appear, display”), from ἐπι- (epi-, “upon”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “I shine, appear”). English Epiphany (of Christ) since the 14th century, generic use since the 17th century.

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