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illuminative

/ɪlˈumɪnətˌɪv/ adj

of, capable of, or causing illumination

Word Origin From Latin 'illuminare' (to light up) — 'in-' (into) + 'luminare' (to shine). 'Illuminative' means serving to light up or enlighten. The root 'lumen' (light) gives us 'luminous,' 'lucid' (clear, shining), and 'light' itself (via Germanic). The PIE root *leuk- also gives 'leukemia' (white blood).

adj of, capable of, or causing illumination

The professor gave an illuminative lecture that clarified many complex theories.

(形容词) 照明的；有启发性的；启迪性的 【照明的；有启发性的】

教授进行了一场富有启发性的讲座，澄清了许多复杂的理论。

(adjetivo) iluminador; esclarecedor; ilustrativo [Perteneciente a, capaz de, o que causa iluminación.]

El profesor dio una conferencia iluminadora que aclaró muchas teorías complejas.

(adjectif) éclairant; illuminateur; lumineux [Qui éclaire, qui apporte une lumière intellectuelle ; propre à clarifier ou à éclaircir un sujet.]

Le professeur a donné une conférence illuminative qui a clarifié de nombreuses théories complexes.

(Adjektiv) erhellend; aufklärend; beleuchtend [**illuminative** (Adjektiv): Erhellend, aufklärend oder die Fähigkeit besitzend, Klarheit zu schaffen.]

Der Professor hielt einen **illuminative** Vortrag, der viele komplexe Theorien verständlich machte.

(形容詞) 物事を明らかにする性質を持つ；理解や認識を深めさせるさま。

教授の啓発的な講義は、多くの複雑な理論を明確にしてくれた。

(adjetivo) iluminativo; iluminante; esclarecedor [de, capaz de, ou que causa iluminação]

O professor deu uma palestra elucidativa que esclareceu muitas teorias complexas.

Synonyms: illuminating luminous bright shining radiant lucid clarifying enlightening Antonyms: dark dim obscure unilluminating
Word parts: il + lumin + ate + ive

Related words

illuminate illumination illuminator illuminable illuminati

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