emanation

UK /ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/ US /ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/
noun 4

Definitions

noun

1

The act of flowing or proceeding (of something, quality, or feeling) from a source or origin.

2

That which issues, flows, or proceeds from any object as a source; efflux; an effluence.

Perfume is an emanation from a flower.

Her love for Francis Evelyn was an emanation of that romance which is in the heart of every girl; her preference was as much circumstance as choice, and strengthened by no comparison.

3

(physics, chemistry) The element radon (Rn)

4

The generation of the Son and the procession of the Holy Spirit, as distinct from the origination of created beings.

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