How Do You Spell ILLUMINE?

Pronunciation: [ɪlˈuːma͡ɪn] (IPA)

The word "illumine" is spelled with a double letter "l" because it is derived from the Latin word "illuminate," which has two "l's." The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ɪˈluːmaɪn/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "i" in the first syllable is pronounced as a short "i" sound, while the "u" in the second syllable is pronounced as a long "u" sound. The final "e" is silent and serves to indicate the long "i" sound in the preceding syllable.

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ILLUMINE Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "illumine" is a verb derived from the Latin word "illuminare," meaning "to light up." It refers to the act of brightening or illuminating something, typically with light or a source of radiance. This term can be used both in a literal and metaphorical sense.

    In its literal sense, "illumine" refers to the act of providing light or brightness. It entails the action of bringing light to a previously dark or dim space, thereby enhancing visibility and allowing objects or areas to become more apparent. This can be achieved through various means, such as candles, lamps, or the sun's rays shining through windows. For instance, one might "illumine" a room by switching on the lights or opening curtains for natural sunlight to enter.

    In a metaphorical sense, "illumine" refers to the act of enlightening or clarifying, particularly regarding knowledge or understanding. It implies shedding light on a subject or providing insight that was previously unclear or ambiguous. In this context, "illumine" suggests the act of deepening comprehension, making something more evident, or bringing enlightenment to a concept or idea. For example, a wise teacher might "illumine" a complex theory by using relatable examples or simplifying intricate details.

    Overall, "illumine" denotes the action of brightening physically or intellectually, whether it be through literal illumination or metaphorical enlightenment.

  2. To enlighten; to adorn.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of ILLUMINE

The word illumine is derived from Latin illuminare, which means to light up or to illuminate. It is composed of two Latin elements: in meaning in or into, and luminare meaning to light. Over time, this Latin term evolved into Old French illumine, and eventually into the modern English word illumine.

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Conjugate verb Illumine

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have illumined
you would have illumined
he/she/it would have illumined
we would have illumined
they would have illumined
I would have illumine
you would have illumine
he/she/it would have illumine
we would have illumine
they would have illumine

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been illumining
you would have been illumining
he/she/it would have been illumining
we would have been illumining
they would have been illumining

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would illumine
you would illumine
he/she/it would illumine
we would illumine
they would illumine

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be illumining
you would be illumining
he/she/it would be illumining
we would be illumining
they would be illumining

FUTURE

I will illumine
you will illumine
he/she/it will illumine
we will illumine
they will illumine

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be illumining
you will be illumining
he/she/it will be illumining
we will be illumining
they will be illumining

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have illumined
you will have illumined
he/she/it will have illumined
we will have illumined
they will have illumined

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been illumining
you will have been illumining
he/she/it will have been illumining
we will have been illumining
they will have been illumining

IMPERATIVE

you illumine
we let´s illumine

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to illumine

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was illumining
you were illumining
he/she/it was illumining
we were illumining
they were illumining

PAST PARTICIPLE

illumined

PAST PERFECT

I had illumined
you had illumined
he/she/it had illumined
we had illumined
they had illumined

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been illumining
you had been illumining
he/she/it had been illumining
we had been illumining
they had been illumining

PRESENT

I illumine
you illumine
he/she/it illumines
we illumine
they illumine

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am illumining
you are illumining
he/she/it is illumining
we are illumining
they are illumining

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

illumining

PRESENT PERFECT

I have illumined
you have illumined
he/she/it has illumined
we have illumined
they have illumined

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been illumining
you have been illumining
he/she/it has been illumining
we have been illumining
they have been illumining

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it illumine

SIMPLE PAST

I illumined
you illumined
he/she/it illumined
we illumined
they illumined

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