epiphany
noun
A moment of sudden revelation or insight; a manifestation of a divine being; the Christian festival celebrating the Magi's visit to baby Jesus.
Etymology
From Greek epiphaneia "manifestation, appearance," from epiphainein "to manifest," from epi "on, to" + phainein "to show."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"She had an epiphany about her career during the morning commute."
- 2.
"The scientist's epiphany led to a breakthrough discovery."
- 3.
"Epiphany is celebrated on January 6 in Western Christianity."
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Fun Fact
James Joyce used the term "epiphany" in a literary sense to describe moments of profound revelation experienced by characters. This usage influenced 20th-century literature significantly.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (E, P, I, P, H, A, N, Y)
Scrabble Value: 18 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "EP" at the start of words.
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