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CORUSCATION

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A sudden or striking display of brilliance

Example:

coruscations of great wit

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("coruscation" is a kind of...):

brilliance; genius (unusual mental ability)

Derivation:

coruscate (be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity)

Sense 2

Meaning:

The occurrence of a small flash or spark

Synonyms:

coruscation; glitter; sparkle

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural events

Hypernyms ("coruscation" is a kind of...):

flash (a sudden intense burst of radiant energy)

Derivation:

coruscate (reflect brightly)

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