epiphany

(Anglès)

1. An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
2. A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.
3. (alt-of) Alternative letter-case form of Epiphany.

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/ɪˈpɪfəni/

Etimologia (Anglès)

Heretat de anglès mitjà: epiphanie

In summary

From Middle English epiphanie, from Old French epyphanie, from Late Latin epiphania, from Ancient Greek ἐπιφάνεια (epipháneia, “manifestation, striking appearance”), from ἐπιφαίνω (epiphaínō, “I appear, display”), from ἐπί (epí, “upon”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “I shine, appear”). English Epiphany (of Christ) since the 14th century, generic use since the 17th century.

Sinònims

apparition

baptism of the Cross

manifestation

phantom

revelation

apocalypse

theophany

vision

visitant

visitation

divine revelation

surface

lights