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epiphany frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR
the word epiphany occurs in english on average 0.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
epiphany is pronounced in four syllables
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An example use of epiphany in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… blowing it was an epiphany kind of …”
meanings of epiphany
noun:
An annual Christian feast celebrating this event.
An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.
Alternative letter-case form of Epiphany.
The season or time of the Christian church year either from the Epiphany feast day to Shrove Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent) or from the Epiphany feast day to the feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple.
The day of the celebration, January 6th, or sometimes (in Western Christianity), the Sunday between January 2nd and 8th.
The appearance of Jesus Christ to the Magi on the twelfth day after Christmas.