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CORUSCATION
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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:
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("coruscation" is a kind of...):
flash (a sudden intense burst of radiant energy)
Derivation:
coruscate (reflect brightly)
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