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ILLUMINATING

\ɪlˈuːmɪnˌe͡ɪtɪŋ], \ɪlˈuːmɪnˌe‍ɪtɪŋ], \ɪ_l_ˈuː_m_ɪ_n_ˌeɪ_t_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of ILLUMINATING

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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providing light; "the sun's illuminating rays"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

providing light; "the sun's illuminating rays"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Giving or producing light; used for illumination.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Giving or producing light; used for illumination.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Illustrating; adorning.
The act of adorning manuscripts and books with ornamented letters and pictorial illustrations.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. The art or practice of adorning books or manuscripts with paintings and ornamental letters.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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