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luminosity
noun lu·mi·nos·i·ty \ˌlü-mə-ˈnä-sə-tē\
plural lu·mi·nos·i·ties
Definition of LUMINOSITY
1
a : the quality or state of being luminous b : something luminous
2
a : the relative quantity of light b : relative brightness of something
3
: the relative quantity of radiation emitted by a celestial source (as a star)
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First Known Use of LUMINOSITY
1634
Related to LUMINOSITY
- Synonyms
- brightness, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination, lambency, lightness, luminance, brilliance, luminousness, luster (or lustre), lustrousness, radiance, refulgence, splendor
Rhymes with LUMINOSITY
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luminosity
noun lu·mi·nos·i·ty \ˌlü-mə-ˈnäs-ət-ē\
plural lu·mi·nos·i·ties
Medical Definition of LUMINOSITY
1
: the quality or state of being luminous
2
a : the relative quantity of light b : the comparative degree to which light of a given wavelength induces the sensation of brightness when perceived
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