epiphany

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English epiphanie, from Old French epyphanie, from Late Latin epiphania, from Ancient Greek ἐπιφάνεια (epipháneia, “manifestation, striking appearance”), from ἐπιφαίνω (epiphaínō, “I appear, display”), from ἐπι- (epi-, “upon”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “I shine, appear”). English Epiphany (of Christ) since the 14th century, generic use since the 17th century. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA(key): /ɪˈpɪfəni/, /ɪˈpɪfni/, /ɛˈpɪfəni/ Hyphenation: epi‧pha‧ny === Noun === epiphany (countable and uncountable, plural epiphanies) (countable) An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder. Synonyms: aha moment, enlightenment, eureka moment, nirvana, satori (countable) A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being. Synonym: theophany (Christianity) Alternative letter-case form of Epiphany. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== (Christian celebration): Epiphany ==== Translations ==== === See also === Advent Christmas eureka Twelve Days of Christmas === Further reading === epiphany (feeling) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia epiphany (disambiguation) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia