What does effluence mean?
Effluence means The process of flowing out..
Effluence
/ˈɛfluəns/ · noun
Meaning
The process of flowing out..
Definitions by Sense
- The process of flowing out.
- Something that flows out; the issue.
Example Sentences
But we have grounds to believe, that there are yet other Rays or Effluences from the Sun, which neither Feeling nor Sight can apprehend, but which are to be inferred from the effects.
The doctrine of spiritism is associated in Shinto with the word Mitama, for which "spirit" is the nearest English equivalent. Strictly speaking, the Mitama is not the God, but an emanation or effluence from him, which inhabits his temple, and is the vehicle of his action at a distance from the place where he himself resides.
Synonyms for effluence
Antonyms for effluence
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Word Forms
- effluences
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for effluence?
Common synonyms include efflux, effluxion, outflow.
What is the opposite of effluence?
Possible antonyms include inflow, influx.
How do you use effluence in a sentence?
But we have grounds to believe, that there are yet other Rays or Effluences from the Sun, which neither Feeling nor Sight can apprehend, but which are to be inferred from the effects.
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