lumin
Latinlight, brightness
Variants:luminlumenlum
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From Latin lūmen, lūminis (light) and lūmināre (to light up). Forms words about radiance and illumination: illuminate (light up, clarify), luminous (glowing), luminary (a shining body, a leading figure), luminosity (brightness). Where luc-/lux- stress clarity, lumin- stresses the glow of light itself.
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illuminate
To light up; to clarify or explain; to decorate with lights
luminous
Emitting or reflecting light; glowing brightly
illumination
Lighting up a place; clarification; decorative lighting
luminary
A person who inspires others and has achieved great success in their field
luminosity
The quality of emitting or reflecting light; brightness or radiance
illuminati
People claiming special enlightenment; a name for secret elite groups
luminiferous
Producing or transmitting light