Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act or process of issuing or flowing out from a source: "Emanation" refers to the action of something coming forth or originating from a point of origin.
   • Something that emanates or is produced from a source: It can also refer to the thing itself that flows out, such as a substance, energy, or influence.
   • (Theology) The origination or procession of a divine being or principle: In specific theological contexts, it denotes the eternal procession of a divine entity, such as the Holy Spirit, from its source.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The emanation of light from the sun is constant. (The process of light flowing out from the sun is constant.)
  • Scientists detected a strange emanation of gas from the volcanic vent. (Scientists detected a strange substance flowing out from the volcanic vent.)
  • The doctrine discusses the emanation of the Holy Spirit. (The doctrine discusses the procession of the Holy Spirit from its divine source.)

Advanced Usage

• "Emanation of authority": A metaphorical use describing an influence or aura that seems to flow from a person.

  • There was an emanation of calm authority from the experienced leader. (An influence of calm authority seemed to flow from the experienced leader.)

• In philosophy or mysticism: Refers to the theory that all things derive from a primordial source through a series of outflows.

  • The philosopher's theory was based on the concept of emanation from the One. (The philosopher's theory was based on the concept of everything flowing out from a single primal source.)

Variants and Related Words

• Emanate (verb): To flow out, issue, or proceed from a source.

  • Warmth emanated from the fireplace. (Warmth flowed out from the fireplace.)

• Emanative (adjective): Having the quality of emanating.

  • The process was described as emanative in nature. (The process was described as having the nature of flowing forth.)

Synonyms

• Emission: The act of sending out (especially light, heat, or gas).
• Effluence: Something that flows out.
• Radiation: The emission of energy as waves or particles.

Related Phrases

• Point of emanation: The source or origin from which something flows.
  • The spring was the point of emanation for the clear stream. (The spring was the source from which the clear stream flowed.)

Related Idioms

• To be an emanation of: To be a direct product or expression of something.
  • Her kindness was an emanation of her generous spirit. (Her kindness was a direct expression flowing from her generous spirit.)

Noun

1. (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
   • the emanation of the Holy Spirit
   • the rising of the Holy Ghost
   • the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son
2. the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
3. something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)