Meaning & use

Emanant

adjective·Academic

Last updated

Flowing forth or issuing from a source; emanating.

See it in a sentence

The essay describes moral authority as emanant from lived experience rather than office.

Light emanant from the stained glass fell in colored patches across the floor.

A note on using this word

A rare adjective built directly from the verb "emanate," largely confined to formal or philosophical prose.

Words with a similar meaning

emanatingissuing

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “Emanant”, then compare your use with the examples above.

Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.