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🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

epiphanisch

Pronunciation / Transliteration: eh-pi-fa-nish

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Epiphanic/ˌɛp.ɪˈfæn.ɪk/
adjectiveCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #15400 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Sie hatte eine epiphanische Erkenntnis über ihre Zukunft."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or characteristic of an epiphany; manifesting or bringing about a sudden, intuitive realization or striking disclosure.

    "The protagonist experienced an epiphanic moment that completely altered her perspective on life."
  2. 2

    Marked by a sudden flash of understanding or spiritual breakthrough.

    "His paintings are imbued with an epiphanic quality that transcends ordinary visual perception."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the noun epiphany, originating from Late Latin epiphania, from Greek epiphaneia meaning manifestation or striking appearance. The adjectival suffix -ic was added in the 19th century to describe moments or experiences characterized by sudden, profound realization or spiritual revelation.

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