Word meaning
epiphany
noun · ih-PIF-uh-nee
What does epiphany mean?
Epiphany means a sudden and striking realization.
Epiphany in a sentence
“In the shower, I had an epiphany about how to fix the bug.”
Synonyms for epiphany
- revelation
- insight
- realization
Where does epiphany come from?
From Greek epiphaneia, "manifestation."
How to remember epiphany
- Say it out loud a few times: ih-PIF-uh-nee.
- Write one sentence of your own using epiphany, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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