Illumination
Illumination noun - The steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible.
Usage example: a steady illumination from the flashlight was all I had while changing the tire
Reflection and illumination are semantically related in light topic. In some cases you can use "Reflection" instead a noun "Illumination".
Reflection
Reflection noun - A briefly expressed opinion.
Illumination and reflection are semantically related in light topic. Sometimes you can use "Illumination" instead a noun "Reflection".
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