'Emanation' definitions:
Definition of 'emanation'
(from WordNet)
noun
Something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)
noun
The act of emitting; causing to flow forth [syn: emission, emanation]
noun
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost; "the emanation of the Holy Spirit"; "the rising of the Holy Ghost"; "the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son" [syn: emanation, rise, procession]
Definition of 'Emanation'
From: GCIDE
- Emanation \Em`a*na"tion\, n. [L. emanatio: cf. F. ['e]manation.]
- 1. The act of flowing or proceeding from a fountain head or origin. --South. [1913 Webster]
- Those profitable and excellent emanations from God. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]
- 2. That which issues, flows, or proceeds from any object as a source; efflux; an effluence; as, perfume is an emanation from a flower. [1913 Webster]
- An emanation of the indwelling life. --Bryant. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'emanation'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aroma,
- aura,
- breath,
- definite odor,
- detectable odor,
- diffusion,
- discharge,
- dispersion,
- ectoplasm,
- ectoplasy,
- effluvium,
- emergence,
- emersion,
- emission,
- essence,
- exhalation,
- exteriorized protoplasm,
- extrusion,
- flavor,
- fragrance,
- fume,
- highlight,
- illumination,
- irradiance,
- irradiancy,
- irradiation,
- issuance,
- issue,
- light,
- light source,
- luminous energy,
- odor,
- photosensitivity,
- radiance,
- radiancy,
- radiant energy,
- radiation,
- radius,
- ray,
- redolence,
- savor,
- scattering,
- scent,
- sidelight,
- smell,
- spoke,
- spoor,
- stench,
- subtle odor,
- surfacing,
- trace,
- trail,
- vent,
- visible radiation,
- whiff