enlightenment
/ˌɛnˈɫaɪtənmənt/
the state of having knowledge or understanding
enlightenment in a sentence
“He sought spiritual enlightenment through meditation.”
Origin of enlightenment
English en- make, put in + light + -en + -ment, from Old English leoht brightness
Related Words
maturation
the action or process of maturing
increment
an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale
transcend
to be or go beyond the range or limits of
cultivation
the process of trying to acquire or develop a quality or skill
edification
the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually
epiphany
a moment of sudden revelation or insight