Wordiyolumin
LatinVariants
luminlumen
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Latin lūmen, lūminis (light). Forms words about brightness and illumination: illuminate (fill with light), luminous (glowing), luminary (a person who shines, a leader), luminosity (brightness). While luc- emphasizes clarity, lumin- emphasizes the glow and radiance of light itself.
Associated Words
illuminate
To light up; to clarify or explain; to decorate with lights
IELTSTOEFLGRE
illuminati
People claiming special enlightenment; a name for secret elite groups
GREC2
illumination
Lighting up a place; clarification; decorative lighting
TOEFLB2
luminary
A person who inspires others and has achieved great success in their field
GREC2
luminiferous
Producing or transmitting light
C2
luminosity
The quality of emitting or reflecting light; brightness or radiance
TOEFLC2
luminous
Emitting or reflecting light; glowing brightly
IELTSTOEFLC1