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Meaning of "luminousness" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LUMINOUSNESS

luminousness  [ˈluːmɪnəsnəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LUMINOUSNESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Luminousness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LUMINOUSNESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of luminousness in the English dictionary

The first definition of luminousness in the dictionary is the quality of radiating or reflecting light. Other definition of luminousness is the quality of being very bright in colour. Luminousness is also clarity and intelligence.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LUMINOUSNESS


criminousness
ˈkrɪmɪnəsnəs
fuliginousness
fjuːˈlɪdʒɪnəsnəs
glutinousness
ˈɡluːtɪnəsnəs
heinousness
ˈheɪnəsnəs
indigenousness
ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəsnəs
lanuginousness
ləˈnjuːdʒɪnəsnəs
monotonousness
məˈnɒtənəsnəs
mountainousness
ˈmaʊntɪnəsnəs
mucilaginousness
ˌmjuːsɪˈlædʒɪnəsnəs
multitudinousness
ˌmʌltɪˈtjuːdɪnəsnəs
mutinousness
ˈmjuːtɪnəsnəs
numinousness
ˈnjuːmɪnəsnəs
oleaginousness
ˌəʊlɪˈædʒɪnəsnəs
ominousness
ˈɒmɪnəsnəs
resinousness
ˈrɛzɪnəsnəs
ruinousness
ˈruːɪnəsnəs
verminousness
ˈvɜːmɪnəsnəs
vertiginousness
vɜːˈtɪdʒɪnəsnəs
villainousness
ˈvɪlənəsnəs
voluminousness
vəˈluːmɪnəsnəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LUMINOUSNESS

luminarist
luminary
lumination
lumine
luminesce
luminescence
luminescent
luminiferous
luminism
luminosities
luminosity
luminous
luminous efficacy
luminous efficiency
luminous energy
luminous exitance
luminous flux
luminous intensity
luminously
lumisterol

WORDS THAT END LIKE LUMINOUSNESS

biliousness
business
carelessness
consciousness
deliciousness
deviousness
flawlessness
helplessness
hilariousness
homelessness
hopelessness
lawlessness
nervousness
preciousness
restlessness
ridiculousness
righteousness
seriousness
statelessness
unconsciousness
viciousness

Synonyms and antonyms of luminousness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «luminousness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LUMINOUSNESS

Find out the translation of luminousness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of luminousness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «luminousness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

透光
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

luminosidad
570 millions of speakers

English

luminousness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

luminousness
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اللمعان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Luminousness
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

luminousness
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

luminousness
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

luminousness
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Luminousness
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

luminousness
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

luminousness
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

luminousness
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Luminousness
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

luminousness
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

luminousness
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तेजस्वास्थ्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

aydınlığına
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

luminousness
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

luminousness
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Luminousness
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

luminousness
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

luminousness
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

luminousness
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lysförmåga
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

luminousness
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of luminousness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LUMINOUSNESS»

The term «luminousness» is normally little used and occupies the 143.207 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LUMINOUSNESS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «luminousness» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «luminousness» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about luminousness

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LUMINOUSNESS»

Discover the use of luminousness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to luminousness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Exploring Unseen Worlds: William James and the Philosophy of ...
leading, once again, to different assessments of whether the experience was positive or negative.28 Most significantly, however, it is difficult to imagine just how the criterion of "immediate luminousness" functions for an outside observer of ...
George William Barnard, 1997
2
The Cyclopædia of Anatomy and Physiology
441. Lucamue cerrus, or stag-beetle, ii. H6I, note. Luminousness, Animal, iii. 197. 1. enumeration of animals possessing the property of emitting light, Iii. 197. II. characters and properties of animal light, ill. 19ft. colour In various animals, hi. 198.
Robert Bentley Todd, 1859
3
Eclectic Medical Journal
ner, that this luminousness may be developed. This peculiar faculty of luminousness is of course greater in the eyes of the feline tribe, and those which sco in the dark, than in those of man. This curious phenomenon of seeing in the dark, has ...
‎1854
4
The Medico-chirurgical Review
This luminousness is undoubtedly dependent upon some phosphorescent secretion, but its nature and origin are quite unknown." Mr. Jones has our best wishes for the success of his work. Mr. Van Voorst, tbe spirited publisher of the series, ...
James Johnson, 1839
5
The Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal: Exhibiting a View ...
... of the Earth. By BARON VON HUMBOLDT. Easthwaite Lodge, Lancashirc The Oaks, Ambleside, .. Baron Humboldt on the Luminoumn of the Earth. 339 On the Luminousness Of the Earth By BARON ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT,
‎1845
6
The Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal: Exhibiting a View ...
... being throughout distinguished by extent of information, accuracy of detail, luminousness of arrangement, and soundness of judgment. We have, therefore, no hesitation in recommending it to the particular attention of the medical student  ...
Robert Jameson, 1830
7
The American Quarterly Review
Light undergoes some change by which its character or quality of luminousness disappears ; whatever the nature of the black principle may be, certain it is that it has the remarkable property of disuniting the particles that cause luminousness ...
‎1837
8
the medico-chirurgical reivew
Theories of Animal Luminousness. — Out of seven, the following three appear the best. 5. That a fluid containing phosphorus is secreted by the luminous organs, and shines on its being exposed to the oxygen of the air introduced by ...
james johnson, 1841
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The American Quarterly Review
Light undergoes some change by which its character or quality of luminousness disappears ; whatever the nature of the black principle may be, certain it is that it has the remarkable property of disuniting the particles that cause luminousness ...
Robert Walsh, 1837
10
The Edinburgh Philosophical Journal
from that whose remains are now in the cabinet of the Lyceum; thus shewing, that parts of at least two different skeletons of this animal have been discovered in the United States. On the Luminousness of the Ocean. r[HE luminousness of the ...
‎1828

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LUMINOUSNESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term luminousness is used in the context of the following news items.
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Amanda Lohrey review: Her new novel is profound, empathetic and …
... Sydney in its luminousness, its annealing splendour. And on good days, Richard understands, experiences and shares the earthed simplicity ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Mar 15»
2
'People have to breathe where they live'
She is interested in "the complication of trying to be transformed," the luminousness of it unable to distract us from its concomitant difficulty, the ... «Houston Chronicle, Feb 15»
3
Golden Globes: Winners, losers and more
Early front-runners: Besides the Sophia Loren-esque luminousness of Amal Clooney, the fashion leaders of the night included a radiant ... «Detroit Free Press, Jan 15»
4
2014 Mac Awards salute excellence in Tucson theater
... portrayal of the blind woman who regains her sight after surgery in Live Theatre's “Molly Sweeney” had a luminousness and deep knowing. «Arizona Daily Star, Dec 14»
5
Windsor Parish Weighs Selling Tooker's Work
The panels share with the art of the Italian masters their fresh luminousness, and their serenity and gravity. The faces of the people in The ... «Valley News, Dec 14»
6
200 companies participating in LED Expo 2014
"Till now we only thought about the watt of a bulb while buying but now we have to think about the luminousness. These lights have a longer life ... «Economic Times, Dec 14»
7
'The Old Man and the Old Moon,' a Musical Tale of a Quest
... and flashlights and illuminated bottles become emblems of otherworldly luminousness. The actors configure themselves convincingly into the ... «New York Times, Oct 14»
8
Ted Hoagland publishes twenty-fourth book
“Tony had a luminousness, a resonance to him that was pitched very clear, a sing to his affections and words, perhaps just from growing up in a ... «Barton Chronicle, Sep 14»
9
Alan Moore Celebrates Friend Steve Moore's Achievements And …
There was a luminousness about it. That's the best way that I can describe it. And yet there are various loose ends. Luna_statue The project that ... «Bleeding Cool News, Aug 14»
10
Asus teases a new 'thin' hybrid device that will be revealed at …
Once he finishes writing, the “thin” portion of “thing” lights up, and then shatters into multiple bits of luminousness. Okay, so this device will ... «Digital Trends, May 14»

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