light: betydelser og definitioner

The sensation of perceiving light; brightness: a sudden light that made me blink.

Physics Electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength in the range from about 4,000 (violet) to about 7,700 (red) angstroms and may be perceived by the normal unaided human eye.

Physics Electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength.

A source of light, especially a lamp, a lantern, or an electric lighting fixture: Turn out the lights when you leave.

The illumination derived from a source of light: by the light of the moon.

The particular quantity or quality of such illumination: moved the lamp closer to get better light.

The pathway or route of such illumination to a person: You're standing in his light.

A mechanical device that uses illumination as a signal or warning, especially a beacon or traffic signal.

Daylight.

Dawn; daybreak.

Something, such as a window, that admits illumination.

Architecture One of two or more openings in a window divided by a mullion or mullions.

A source of fire, such as a match or cigarette lighter.

Spiritual awareness; illumination.

Something that provides information or clarification: threw some light on the question.

A state of awareness or understanding, especially as derived from a particular source: in the light of experience.

Public attention; general knowledge: brought the scandal to light.

A way of looking at or considering a matter; an aspect: saw the situation in a different light.

Archaic Eyesight.

One's individual opinions, choices, or standards: acted according to their own lights.

A person who inspires or is adored by another: My daughter is the light of my life.

A prominent or distinguished person; a luminary: one of the leading lights of the theater.

An expression of the eyes: a strange light in her eyes.

In Quaker doctrine, the guiding spirit or divine presence in each person.

The representation of light in art.