CORUSCATION

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does coruscation mean? 

• CORUSCATION (noun)
  The noun CORUSCATION has 2 senses:

1. the occurrence of a small flash or spark

2. a sudden or striking display of brilliance

  Familiarity information: CORUSCATION used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CORUSCATION (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The occurrence of a small flash or spark

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural events

Synonyms:

coruscation; glitter; sparkle

Hypernyms ("coruscation" is a kind of...):

flash (a sudden intense burst of radiant energy)

Derivation:

coruscate (reflect brightly)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A sudden or striking display of brilliance

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Context example:

coruscations of great wit

Hypernyms ("coruscation" is a kind of...):

brilliance; genius (unusual mental ability)

Derivation:

coruscate (be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity)