emanation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)
  2. noun the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
    emission.
  3. noun (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
    rise; procession.
    • the emanation of the Holy Spirit
    • the rising of the Holy Ghost
    • the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son

WordNet

Em`a*na"tion noun
Etymology
L. emanatio: cf. F. émanation.
Definitions
  1. The act of flowing or proceeding from a fountain head or origin. South.
    Those profitable and excellent emanations from God. Jer. Taylor.
  2. That which issues, flows, or proceeds from any object as a source; efflux; an effluence; as, perfume is an emanation from a flower.
    An emanation of the indwelling life. Bryant.

Webster 1913