illuminative

illuminative
index demonstrative (illustrative), descriptive, narrative

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  • Illuminative — Il*lu mi*na*tive, a. [Cf. F. illuminatif.] Tending to illuminate or illustrate; throwing light; illustrative. Illuminative reading. Carlyle. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • illuminative — [i lo͞o′mə nāt΄iv, i lo͞o′mənə tiv] adj. [ML illuminativus] illuminating or tending to illuminate …   English World dictionary

  • illuminative — ● illuminatif, illuminative adjectif (de illuminer) Voie illuminative, deuxième étape de la vie spirituelle, qui consiste dans l imitation du Christ, lumière du monde. ● illuminatif, illuminative (expressions) adjectif (de illuminer) Voie… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • illuminative —  ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌnā]d.]iv, nə], ]t], ]ēv also ]əv adjective : of, relating to, or producing illumination had arrived at what is called the illuminative stage of mysticism : illuminating had an illuminative talk with the scientist …   Useful english dictionary

  • illuminative — illuminate ► VERB 1) light up. 2) help to clarify or explain. 3) decorate (a page or initial letter in a manuscript) with gold, silver, or coloured designs. DERIVATIVES illuminative adjective illuminator noun. ORIGIN Latin illuminare illuminate …   English terms dictionary

  • Illuminative Way — • Stages in the spiritual life Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • illuminative — adjective Date: 1644 of, relating to, or producing illumination ; illuminating …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • illuminative — /i looh meuh nay tiv, neuh tiv/, adj. giving light; illuminating. [1635 45; ILLUMINATE + IVE] * * * …   Universalium

  • illuminative — adjective of, capable of, or causing illumination …   Wiktionary

  • illuminative — (Roget s Thesaurus II) adjective Serving to educate or inform: edifying, educational, educative, enlightening, informative, instructional, instructive. See TEACH …   English dictionary for students

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