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noun
1.
the act of coruscating.
2.
a sudden gleam or flash of light.
3.
a striking display of brilliance or wit.
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Coruscation
is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
coruscation
late 15c., from L. coruscationem, noun of action from coruscare "to vibrate, glitter."
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coruscation cor·us·ca·tion (kôr'ə-skā'shən)
n.
A sensation of a flash of light before the eyes.
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