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crepuscule

noun/krəˈpʌs.kjəl/

definition

the period of twilight or dusk

example

As the day faded, the crepuscule enveloped the landscape in soft hues of purple and gold.

synonyms
twilightdusknightfall
word origin — From French 'crépuscule', from Latin 'crepusculum', diminutive of 'crepus', meaning 'twilight'.

crepuscule, synaesthesia, ataraxia, hyperesthesia, disquisition: meanings and examples

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  1. crepuscule · noun/krəˈpʌs.kjəl/

    the period of twilight or dusk

    As the day faded, the crepuscule enveloped the landscape in soft hues of purple and gold.

    Synonyms: twilight, dusk, nightfall

    Origin: From French 'crépuscule', from Latin 'crepusculum', diminutive of 'crepus', meaning 'twilight'.

  2. synaesthesia · noun/ˌsɪn.ɛsˈθi.ʒə/

    a phenomenon in which stimulation of one sensory pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory pathway

    Her synaesthesia allows her to see colors when she hears music, creating a unique experience of sound and sight.

    Synonyms: sensation, perception, experience

    Origin: from the Greek 'synaesthesis' meaning 'sensation together'

  3. ataraxia · noun/ˌætəˈræk.si.ə/

    a state of calmness and absence of mental disturbance

    Through meditation and mindfulness, she achieved a profound sense of ataraxia, free from anxiety and worry.

    Synonyms: calmness, tranquility, serenity

    Origin: from the Greek 'ataraxia', meaning 'freedom from disturbance'

  4. hyperesthesia · noun/haɪpərəsˈθiʃə/

    increased sensitivity to stimuli such as touch or pain

    The patient reported experiencing hyperesthesia in her lower extremities, making even light touches feel painful.

    Synonyms: hypersensitivity, heightened sensitivity, over-sensitivity

    Origin: from the Greek 'hyper' meaning 'over' and 'aisthesis' meaning 'sensation'

  5. disquisition · noun/ˌdɪs.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

    a formal inquiry or discussion on a particular subject

    The professor delivered a thorough disquisition on the effects of climate change, drawing from a wide array of scientific studies.

    Synonyms: discourse, exposition, treatise

    Origin: From Latin 'disquisitio', from 'disquirere' meaning 'to seek out, inquire'.