light
v. set on fire; kindle; ignite; illuminate, provide with light; be ignited; be illuminated; descend (from a car, horse, etc.); land; come upon by chance adj. illuminated, filled with light, not dark, bright; pale (of tones or colors) adj. not heavy; gentle, not forceful; slight; of little quantity; frivolous, superficial, trivial; dizzy; graceful; cheerful; low in calories n. electromagnetic radiation which makes vision possible; sunlight, daylight; illumination; source of illumination, lamp; something which clarifies; viewpoint; enlightenment; example, model | ||||
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Light Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| FOLDOC |
LIGHT
LIfecycle Global HyperText.
A project in the CERN ECP/TP group whereby documents resulting from the software life cycle are available as hypertext.
(1995-02-03)
LIfecycle Global HyperText.
A project in the CERN ECP/TP group whereby documents resulting from the software life cycle are available as hypertext.
(1995-02-03)
| Integrated Circuit Terminology |
Light
electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength between 1millimeter and 10nanometers.
electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength between 1millimeter and 10nanometers.
| An Everquest Glossary |
light
(adj.) Phrase used to denote a less extreme level of difficulty than a simple con reports. "Red" is 2 or 3 levels higher, "deep red" would be 3+ levels higher. "Light red" would be just above "yellow". cf. dark, deep
(adj.) Phrase used to denote a less extreme level of difficulty than a simple con reports. "Red" is 2 or 3 levels higher, "deep red" would be 3+ levels higher. "Light red" would be just above "yellow". cf. dark, deep
| GemStone III Glossary |
Light
n. A spell on the Major Spiritual spell circle. Details are as follows.
Spell #: 205
Spell code: light
Effect: Illuminates the area, making everyone and everything easier to see, thus decreasing everybody's DS by 10 points and makes it more difficult for characters to remain hidden. There also may be other general utility uses for this spell.
Duration: 60 seconds/level
Cumulative Duration? No.
Self-Cast Only? No.
n. A spell on the Major Spiritual spell circle. Details are as follows.
Spell #: 205
Spell code: light
Effect: Illuminates the area, making everyone and everything easier to see, thus decreasing everybody's DS by 10 points and makes it more difficult for characters to remain hidden. There also may be other general utility uses for this spell.
Duration: 60 seconds/level
Cumulative Duration? No.
Self-Cast Only? No.
| JDK Doc(JAVA) |
LIGHT
- Static variable in class javax.swing.plaf.metal.MetalIconFactory
public static final boolean LIGHT
- Static variable in class javax.swing.plaf.metal.MetalIconFactory
public static final boolean LIGHT
| RGB Colours |
Light Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Light
(superl.)
Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or solemnity; trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial.
(superl.)
Having little, or comparatively little, weight; not tending to the center of gravity with force; not heavy.
(superl.)
Easy to be endured or performed; not severe; not difficult; as, a light affliction or task.
(superl.)
Easy to be digested; not oppressive to the stomach; as, light food; also, containing little nutriment.
(superl.)
Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile; as, a light, vain person; a light mind.
(superl.)
Easily bestowed; inconsiderately rendered.
(n.)
To set fire to; to cause to burn; to set burning; to ignite; to kindle; as, to light a candle or lamp; to light the gas; -- sometimes with up.
(n.)
To give light to; to illuminate; to fill with light; to spread over with light; -- often with up.
(n.)
To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.
(n.)
The time during which the light of the sun is visible; day; especially, the dawn of day.
(n.)
The power of perception by vision.
(n.)
The medium through which light is admitted, as a window, or window pane; a skylight; in architecture, one of the compartments of a window made by a mullion or mullions.
(n.)
The manner in which the light strikes upon a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; -- opposed to shade. Cf. Chiaroscuro.
(n.)
The brightness of the eye or eyes.
(n.)
That which illumines or makes clear to the mind; mental or spiritual illumination; enlightenment; knowledge; information.
(n.)
That which furnishes, or is a source of, light, as the sun, a star, a candle, a lighthouse, etc.
(n.)
That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.
(n.)
Prosperity; happiness; joy; felicity.
(n.)
Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
(n.)
One who is conspicuous or noteworthy; a model or example; as, the lights of the age or of antiquity.
(n.)
Life; existence.
(n.)
Appearance due to the particular facts and circumstances presented to view; point of view; as, to state things fairly and put them in the right light.
(n.)
A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or colored flame; as, a Bengal light.
(adv.)
Lightly; cheaply.
(v. t.)
To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.
(v. i.)
To feel light; to be made happy.
(v. i.)
To dismount; to descend, as from a horse or carriage; to alight; -- with from, off, on, upon, at, in.
(v. i.)
To descend from flight, and rest, perch, or settle, as a bird or insect.
(v. i.)
To come down suddenly and forcibly; to fall; -- with on or upon.
(v. i.)
To come by chance; to happen; -- with on or upon; formerly with into.
(v. i.)
To become ignited; to take fire; as, the match will not light.
(v. i.)
To be illuminated; to receive light; to brighten; -- with up; as, the room lights up very well.
(superl)
White or whitish; not intense or very marked; not of a deep shade; moderately colored; as, a light color; a light brown; a light complexion.
(superl)
Having light; not dark or obscure; bright; clear; as, the apartment is light.
(superl.)
Well leavened; not heavy; as, light bread.
(superl.)
Wanton; unchaste; as, a woman of light character.
(superl.)
Slight; not important; as, a light error.
(superl.)
Not strong or violent; moderate; as, a light wind.
(superl.)
Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.
(superl.)
Not pressing heavily or hard upon; hence, having an easy, graceful manner; delicate; as, a light touch; a light style of execution.
(superl.)
Not of the legal, standard, or usual weight; clipped; diminished; as, light coin.
(superl.)
Not heavily burdened; not deeply laden; not sufficiently ballasted; as, the ship returned light.
(superl.)
Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons; as, light troops; a troop of light horse.
(superl.)
Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.
(superl.)
Not copious or heavy; not dense; not inconsiderable; as, a light rain; a light snow; light vapors.
(superl.)
Not burdensome; easy to be lifted, borne, or carried by physical strength; as, a light burden, or load.
(superl.)
Loose; sandy; easily pulverized; as, a light soil.
(superl.)
Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or solemnity; trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial.
(superl.)
Having little, or comparatively little, weight; not tending to the center of gravity with force; not heavy.
(superl.)
Easy to be endured or performed; not severe; not difficult; as, a light affliction or task.
(superl.)
Easy to be digested; not oppressive to the stomach; as, light food; also, containing little nutriment.
(superl.)
Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile; as, a light, vain person; a light mind.
(superl.)
Easily bestowed; inconsiderately rendered.
(n.)
To set fire to; to cause to burn; to set burning; to ignite; to kindle; as, to light a candle or lamp; to light the gas; -- sometimes with up.
(n.)
To give light to; to illuminate; to fill with light; to spread over with light; -- often with up.
(n.)
To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.
(n.)
The time during which the light of the sun is visible; day; especially, the dawn of day.
(n.)
The power of perception by vision.
(n.)
The medium through which light is admitted, as a window, or window pane; a skylight; in architecture, one of the compartments of a window made by a mullion or mullions.
(n.)
The manner in which the light strikes upon a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; -- opposed to shade. Cf. Chiaroscuro.
(n.)
The brightness of the eye or eyes.
(n.)
That which illumines or makes clear to the mind; mental or spiritual illumination; enlightenment; knowledge; information.
(n.)
That which furnishes, or is a source of, light, as the sun, a star, a candle, a lighthouse, etc.
(n.)
That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.
(n.)
Prosperity; happiness; joy; felicity.
(n.)
Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
(n.)
One who is conspicuous or noteworthy; a model or example; as, the lights of the age or of antiquity.
(n.)
Life; existence.
(n.)
Appearance due to the particular facts and circumstances presented to view; point of view; as, to state things fairly and put them in the right light.
(n.)
A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or colored flame; as, a Bengal light.
(adv.)
Lightly; cheaply.
(v. t.)
To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.
(v. i.)
To feel light; to be made happy.
(v. i.)
To dismount; to descend, as from a horse or carriage; to alight; -- with from, off, on, upon, at, in.
(v. i.)
To descend from flight, and rest, perch, or settle, as a bird or insect.
(v. i.)
To come down suddenly and forcibly; to fall; -- with on or upon.
(v. i.)
To come by chance; to happen; -- with on or upon; formerly with into.
(v. i.)
To become ignited; to take fire; as, the match will not light.
(v. i.)
To be illuminated; to receive light; to brighten; -- with up; as, the room lights up very well.
(superl)
White or whitish; not intense or very marked; not of a deep shade; moderately colored; as, a light color; a light brown; a light complexion.
(superl)
Having light; not dark or obscure; bright; clear; as, the apartment is light.
(superl.)
Well leavened; not heavy; as, light bread.
(superl.)
Wanton; unchaste; as, a woman of light character.
(superl.)
Slight; not important; as, a light error.
(superl.)
Not strong or violent; moderate; as, a light wind.
(superl.)
Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.
(superl.)
Not pressing heavily or hard upon; hence, having an easy, graceful manner; delicate; as, a light touch; a light style of execution.
(superl.)
Not of the legal, standard, or usual weight; clipped; diminished; as, light coin.
(superl.)
Not heavily burdened; not deeply laden; not sufficiently ballasted; as, the ship returned light.
(superl.)
Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons; as, light troops; a troop of light horse.
(superl.)
Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.
(superl.)
Not copious or heavy; not dense; not inconsiderable; as, a light rain; a light snow; light vapors.
(superl.)
Not burdensome; easy to be lifted, borne, or carried by physical strength; as, a light burden, or load.
(superl.)
Loose; sandy; easily pulverized; as, a light soil.
| WordNet 2.0 |
Light
Noun
1. a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul
(synonym) Inner Light, Light Within, Christ Within
(hypernym) ethical motive, ethics, morals, morality
Noun
1. a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul
(synonym) Inner Light, Light Within, Christ Within
(hypernym) ethical motive, ethics, morals, morality
light
Noun
1. (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
(synonym) visible light, visible radiation
(hypernym) actinic radiation, actinic ray
(hyponym) beam, beam of light, light beam, ray, ray of light, shaft, shaft of light, irradiation
(part-holonym) electromagnetic spectrum
(derivation) illume, illumine, light up, illuminate
(classification) physics, physical science, natural philosophy
2. any device serving as a source of illumination; "he stopped the car and turned off the lights"
(synonym) light source
(hypernym) source of illumination
(hyponym) anchor light, riding light, riding lamp
(derivation) illume, illumine, light up, illuminate
3. a particular perspective or aspect of a situation; "although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand"
(hypernym) position, view, perspective
4. the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light; "its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun"
(synonym) luminosity, brightness, brightness level, luminance, luminousness
(hypernym) physical property
(hyponym) illuminance, illumination
(attribute) bright
(derivation) illume, illumine, light up, illuminate
5. an illuminated area; "he stepped into the light"
(hypernym) scene
(derivation) illume, illumine, light up, illuminate
6. a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination; "follow God's light"
(synonym) illumination
(hypernym) condition, status
7. the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures; "he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark"
(synonym) lightness
(hypernym) visual property
(hyponym) aura, aureole, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriole
(derivation) illume, illumine, light up, illuminate
8. a person regarded very fondly; "the light of my life"
(hypernym) friend
9. mental understanding as an enlightening experience; "he finally saw the light"; "can you shed light on this problem?"
(hypernym) insight, brainstorm, brainwave
10. having abundant light or illumination; "they played as long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good"
(synonym) lighting
(antonym) dark, darkness
(hypernym) illumination
(derivation) illume, illumine, light up, illuminate
11. public awareness; "it brought the scandal to light"
(hypernym) public knowledge, general knowledge
12. brightness and animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"
(synonym) sparkle, spark
(hypernym) vitality, verve
13. a visual warning signal; "they saw the light of the beacon"; "there was a light at every corner"
(hypernym) visual signal
(hyponym) traffic light, traffic signal, stoplight
14. a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires; "do you have a light?"
(synonym) lighter, igniter, ignitor
(hypernym) device
(hyponym) cigar lighter, cigarette lighter, pocket lighter
(derivation) ignite
Verb
1. make lighter or brighter; "This lamp lightens the room a bit"
(synonym) illume, illumine, light up, illuminate
(hypernym) lighten, lighten up
(hyponym) floodlight
(derivation) lighting
2. begin to smoke; "After the meal, some of the diners lit up"
(synonym) light up, fire up
(hypernym) ignite
(entail) smoke
(derivation) lighter, igniter, ignitor
3. to come to rest, settle; "Misfortune lighted upon him"
(synonym) alight, perch
(hypernym) land, set down
4. cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"; "Light a cigarette"
(synonym) ignite
(hypernym) burn, combust
(hyponym) light up, fire up
(cause) burn, combust
(derivation) lighter, igniter, ignitor
5. fall to somebody by assignment or lot; "The task fell to me"; "It fell to me to notify the parents of the victims"
(synonym) fall
(hypernym) fall, return, pass, devolve
(verb-group) accrue, fall
6. get off (a horse)
(synonym) unhorse, dismount, get off, get down
(hypernym) descend, fall, go down, come down
(classification) riding, horseback riding
Adjective
1. of comparatively little physical weight or density; "a light load"; "magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1.74 at 20 degrees C"
(antonym) heavy
(similar) airy
(attribute) weight
2. (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent; "light blue"; "light colors such as pastels"; "a light-colored powder"
(synonym) light-colored
(antonym) dark
(similar) pale
(see-also) white, achromatic
(attribute) value
3. of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment; "light infantry"; "light cavalry"; "light industry"; "light weapons"
(antonym) heavy
(similar) light-armed, lightly-armed
4. not great in degree or quantity or number; "a light sentence"; "a light accent"; "casualties were light"; "light snow was falling"; "light misty rain"; "light smoke from the chimney"
(antonym) heavy
(similar) easy
5. psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles; "a light heart"
(antonym) heavy
(similar) fooling, casual
6. characterized by or emitting light; "a room that is light when the shutters are open"; "the inside of the house was airy and light"
(antonym) dark
(similar) ablaze(p), inflamed, reddened
(attribute) lightness
7. used of vowels or syllables; pronounced with little or no stress; "a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable"; "a weak stress on the second syllable"
(synonym) unaccented, weak
(similar) unstressed, unaccented
8. easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned; "a light diet"
(similar) digestible
9. (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency; "light sandy soil"
(synonym) friable, sandy
(similar) loose
10. (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims; "efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings"; "clear laughter like a waterfall"; "clear reds and blues"; "a light lilting voice like a silver bell"
(synonym) clean, clear, unclouded
(similar) pure
11. moving easily and quickly; nimble; "the dancer was light and graceful"; "a lightsome buoyant step"; "walked with a light tripping step"
(synonym) lightsome, tripping
(similar) light-footed
12. demanding little effort; not burdensome; "light housework"; "light exercise"
(similar) undemanding
13. of little intensity or power or force; "the light touch of her fingers"; "a light breeze"
(antonym) heavy
(similar) easy, gentle, soft
14. (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average; "light water is ordinary water"
(antonym) heavy
(classification) chemistry, chemical science
15. weak and likely to lose consciousness; "suddenly felt faint from the pain"; "was sick and faint from hunger"; "felt light in the head"; "a swooning fit"; "light-headed with wine"; "light-headed from lack of sleep"
(synonym) faint, swooning, light-headed, lightheaded
(similar) ill, sick
16. very thin and insubstantial; "thin paper"; "flimsy voile"; "light summer dresses"
(synonym) flimsy
(similar) thin
17. marked by temperance in indulgence; "abstemious meals"; "a light eater"; "a light smoker"; "ate a light supper"
(synonym) abstemious, light(a)
(similar) temperate
18. less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so; "a light pound"; "a scant cup of sugar"; "regularly gives short weight"
(synonym) scant(p), short
(similar) insufficient, deficient
19. having little importance; "losing his job was no light matter"
(similar) insignificant, unimportant
20. intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound; "light verse"; "a light comedy"
(similar) frivolous
21. silly or trivial; "idle pleasure"; "light banter"; "light idle chatter"
(synonym) idle
(similar) frivolous
22. having a spongy or flaky texture; well-leavened; "light pastries"
(similar) leavened
23. designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight; "light aircraft"; "a light truck"
(similar) light-duty
24. having relatively few calories; "diet cola"; "light (or lite) beer"; "lite (or light) mayonnaise"; "a low-cal diet"
(synonym) lite, low-cal
(similar) nonfat, fat-free, fatless
25. (of sleep) easily disturbed; "in a light doze"; "a light sleeper"; "a restless wakeful night"
(synonym) wakeful
(similar) shallow
26. casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior; "her easy virtue"; "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women"; "wanton behavior"
(synonym) easy, loose, promiscuous, sluttish, wanton
(similar) unchaste
Adverb
1. with few burdens; "experienced travellers travel light"
(synonym) lightly
| The Phrase Finder |
It's better to light a candle than curse the darkness
Origin
A Chinese proverb - 'Don't curse the darkness - light a candle.' Used by Adlai Stevenson (1900-65), praising Eleanor Roosevelt in an address to the United Nations General Assembly in 1962 - 'She would rather light candles than curse the darkness, and her glow has warmed the world.'
Origin
A Chinese proverb - 'Don't curse the darkness - light a candle.' Used by Adlai Stevenson (1900-65), praising Eleanor Roosevelt in an address to the United Nations General Assembly in 1962 - 'She would rather light candles than curse the darkness, and her glow has warmed the world.'
Let there be light
Origin
From the Bible, Genesis 1:3. 'And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.'
| Australian Slang |
Light
relating to a state of temporary financial embarrassment: “I'll pay you later, I'm a bit light today”
relating to a state of temporary financial embarrassment: “I'll pay you later, I'm a bit light today”
Idiot lights
(pl. n.) warning lights on a dashboard
Light years
very long time: “light years ahead”
Lights are on, but no one's home
someone is not too smart
Min Min lights
unexplained lights people claim to have seen in the outback
Not all the lights are on in the top floor
not very intelligent
Out like a light
unconscious, especially after being struck, or receiving an anaesthetic
See the light
1. be converted, especially to Christianity; 2. suddenly understand something
Strike-a-light!
"Spare me days!”; exclamation of mild surprise
| hEnglish - advanced version |
light
light
\light\ (līt), n. [oe. light, liht, as. le?ht; akin to os. lioht, d. & g. licht, ohg. lioht, goth. liuha?, icel. ljōs, l. lux light, lucere to shine, gr. leyko`s white, skr. ruc to shine. ?122. cf. lucid, lunar, luminous, lynx.]
1. that agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.
note: light was regarded formerly as consisting of material particles, or corpuscules, sent off in all directions from luminous bodies, and traversing space, in right lines, with the known velocity of about 186,300 miles per second; but it is now generally understood to consist, not in any actual transmission of particles or substance, but in the propagation of vibrations or undulations in a subtile, elastic medium, or ether, assumed to pervade all space, and to be thus set in vibratory motion by the action of luminous bodies, as the atmosphere is by sonorous bodies. this view of the nature of light is known as the undulatory or wave theory; the other, advocated by newton (but long since abandoned), as the corpuscular, emission, or newtonian theory. a more recent theory makes light to consist in electrical oscillations, and is known as the electro-magnetic theory of light.
2. that which furnishes, or is a source of, light, as the sun, a star, a candle, a lighthouse, etc. then he called for a light, and sprang in. xvi. 29. and god made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. i. 16.
3. the time during which the light of the sun is visible; day; especially, the dawn of day. the murderer, rising with the light, killeth the poor and needy. xxiv. 14.
4. the brightness of the eye or eyes. he seemed to find his way without his eyes; for out o' door he went without their helps, and, to the last, bended their light on me.
5. the medium through which light is admitted, as a window, or window pane; a skylight; in architecture, one of the compartments of a window made by a mullion or mullions. there were windows in three rows, and light was against light in three ranks. --i kings vii.4.
6. life; existence. o, spring to light, auspicious babe, be born!
7. open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity. the duke yet would have dark deeds darkly answered; he would never bring them to light.
8. the power of perception by vision. my strength faileth me; as for the light of my eyes, it also is gone from me. xxxviii. 10.
9. that which illumines or makes clear to the mind; mental or spiritual illumination; enlightenment; knowledge; information. he shall never know that i had any light of this from thee.
10. prosperity; happiness; joy; felicity. then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thy health shall spring forth speedily. lviii. 8.
11. (paint.) the manner in which the light strikes upon a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; -- opposed to shade. cf. chiaroscuro.
12. appearance due to the particular facts and circumstances presented to view; point of view; as, to state things fairly and put them in the right light. frequent consideration of a thing shows it in its several lights and various ways of appearance.
13. one who is conspicuous or noteworthy; a model or example; as, the lights of the age or of antiquity. joan of arc, a light of ancient france.
14. (pyrotech.) a firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or colored flame; as, a bengal light.
note: light is used figuratively to denote that which resembles physical light in
wax light
light iron
light-headedness
light-legged
round-trip light time
oxycalcium light
earth light
light cavalry
newtonian theory of light
light reflex
inner light
electric light
light machine gun
red light
light of foot
shaft of light
light intensity
light reaction
light-heartedness
ray of light
bengal light
light-horseman
see the light
light-minded
batement light
light money
auld light
light-heeled
vigil light
light sleeper
catoptric light
electro-magnetic theory of light
floor light
light-weight
light diet
new light
light minute
very light
to bring to light
light-tight
light show
red-light district
light microscope
to come to light
light-skinned
light second
electric-light bulb
zircon light
light colonel
light touch
light oil
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light
\light\ (līt), n. [oe. light, liht, as. le?ht; akin to os. lioht, d. & g. licht, ohg. lioht, goth. liuha?, icel. ljōs, l. lux light, lucere to shine, gr. leyko`s white, skr. ruc to shine. ?122. cf. lucid, lunar, luminous, lynx.]
1. that agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.
note: light was regarded formerly as consisting of material particles, or corpuscules, sent off in all directions from luminous bodies, and traversing space, in right lines, with the known velocity of about 186,300 miles per second; but it is now generally understood to consist, not in any actual transmission of particles or substance, but in the propagation of vibrations or undulations in a subtile, elastic medium, or ether, assumed to pervade all space, and to be thus set in vibratory motion by the action of luminous bodies, as the atmosphere is by sonorous bodies. this view of the nature of light is known as the undulatory or wave theory; the other, advocated by newton (but long since abandoned), as the corpuscular, emission, or newtonian theory. a more recent theory makes light to consist in electrical oscillations, and is known as the electro-magnetic theory of light.
2. that which furnishes, or is a source of, light, as the sun, a star, a candle, a lighthouse, etc. then he called for a light, and sprang in. xvi. 29. and god made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. i. 16.
3. the time during which the light of the sun is visible; day; especially, the dawn of day. the murderer, rising with the light, killeth the poor and needy. xxiv. 14.
4. the brightness of the eye or eyes. he seemed to find his way without his eyes; for out o' door he went without their helps, and, to the last, bended their light on me.
5. the medium through which light is admitted, as a window, or window pane; a skylight; in architecture, one of the compartments of a window made by a mullion or mullions. there were windows in three rows, and light was against light in three ranks. --i kings vii.4.
6. life; existence. o, spring to light, auspicious babe, be born!
7. open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity. the duke yet would have dark deeds darkly answered; he would never bring them to light.
8. the power of perception by vision. my strength faileth me; as for the light of my eyes, it also is gone from me. xxxviii. 10.
9. that which illumines or makes clear to the mind; mental or spiritual illumination; enlightenment; knowledge; information. he shall never know that i had any light of this from thee.
10. prosperity; happiness; joy; felicity. then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thy health shall spring forth speedily. lviii. 8.
11. (paint.) the manner in which the light strikes upon a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; -- opposed to shade. cf. chiaroscuro.
12. appearance due to the particular facts and circumstances presented to view; point of view; as, to state things fairly and put them in the right light. frequent consideration of a thing shows it in its several lights and various ways of appearance.
13. one who is conspicuous or noteworthy; a model or example; as, the lights of the age or of antiquity. joan of arc, a light of ancient france.
14. (pyrotech.) a firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or colored flame; as, a bengal light.
note: light is used figuratively to denote that which resembles physical light in
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| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
light
n., solas
adj., bright, clear: geal
adj., not heavy: éadrom
I light the lamp: cuirim air an lampa
n., solas
adj., bright, clear: geal
adj., not heavy: éadrom
I light the lamp: cuirim air an lampa
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Awl
Awl = n. primeval light; praise
Awl = n. primeval light; praise
Blan
Blan = n. splendour; light
Cyflewyrch
Cyflewyrch = n. equable light
Cynwawl
Cynwawl = n. primeval light
Diawl
Diawl = n. devil, one destitude of light
Dibwys
Dibwys = a. not heavy, light
Golau
Golau = n. light, a. light
Goleu
Goleu = n. light, a. light
Goleuad
Goleuad = n. an illumination; a luminary; a light
Goleuder
Goleuder = n. light; brightness
Goleufer
Goleufer = n. light, splendour
Goleuliw
Goleuliw = n. a light hue, a. of a light hue
Goleuni
Goleuni = n. light, illustration
Goleuo
Goleuo = v. to enlighten, to give light; to reveal
Gwawl
Gwawl = n. light, radiancy
Gwrthdywyn
Gwrthdywyn = reflection of light
Gwrthlewyrch
Gwrthlewyrch = n. reflected light
Hedion
Hedion = n. light corn; chaff
Lla
Lla = n. that breaks out, that is light
Lleuer
Lleuer = n. light
Lleuerad
Lleuerad = n. shedding of light
Lleufer
Lleufer = n. light; splendor
Llewyrch
Llewyrch = n. brightness, reflection of light; complexion
Llewyrchu
Llewyrchu = v. to reflect light
Lluan
Lluan = n. that glitters with light
Lluanu
Lluanu = v. to reflect light
Llugain
Llugain = a. teeming with light
Llugas
Llugas = n. dawning of light
Llugyn
Llugyn = n. a beam of light
Llychwyr
Llychwyr = n. decline of light; twilight
Llygaden
Llygaden = n. a glance of light
Llygeden
Llygeden, Llygedin = n. a glance of light
Llywyn
Llywyn = n. the extreme of light; the west
Maswy
Maswy = a. wanton, sportive, light
Us
Us = n. what is external; chaff, a. triffling, light, frail
Wt
Wt = n. what is extreme or out, n. light grain of corn
Ysgafn
Ysgafn = n. light body; stack
Ysgafniad
Ysgafniad = n. a making light
Ysgafnu
Ysgafnu = v. to make light
Ysgawn
Ysgawn = n. light body, a. light
Yspwng
Yspwng = n. light tuft; sponge
| Dream Dictionary |
Light
If you dream of light, success will attend you. To dream of weird light, or if the light goes out, you will be disagreeably surprised by some undertaking resulting in nothing.
To see a dim light, indicates partial success.
If you dream of light, success will attend you. To dream of weird light, or if the light goes out, you will be disagreeably surprised by some undertaking resulting in nothing.
To see a dim light, indicates partial success.
| Phobia |
Arsonphobia
Fear of fire
Fear of fire
Auroraphobia
Fear of Northern lights
Erytophobia
Fear of redlights
Heliophobia
Fear of the sun
Phengophobia
Fear of daylight or sunshine
Photoaugliaphobia
Fear of glaring lights
Photophobia
Fear of light
Selaphobia
Fear of light flashes
| Dream Symbols |
Light
Intuitive, Psychic
Intuitive, Psychic
| castle glossary |
light
compartment of a window
compartment of a window
Light Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| International Relations and Security Acronyms |
Light
Level Television
Level Television
Light Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Rakefet |
Light
Light Light ranges from the arcana of cosmic being to the physical light that turns the vanes of some scientific mill. As the opposite of darkness, evil, ignorance, sleep, and death, it signifies wisdom, goodness, and life. In one sense it is a permutation of mulaprakriti, and as such is that root-substance which can never become objective to mortals in this race or round. It is objective only in relation to that Darkness which is absolute Light. Otherwise it includes both spirit and matter. Three kinds are enumerated: the abstract and absolute, which is darkness; the light of the unmanifest-manifest or Second Logos; and the latter reflected in the dhyani-chohans, minor logoi, and thence shed upon the lower and more objective planes. In a high aspect, it is daiviprakriti or the light of the Logos, the synthesis of the seven cosmic forces; descending through the planes of manifestation, it condenses into forms; physical matter itself is a condensation of light. Through light everything is thus brought into being. Being a root of mental self, it also therefore is the root of physical self (SD 1:430).
Light does not necessarily imply heat, as heat is one of the effects produced by the action of light on matter. The term cool radiance has its physical application in the light of phosphorescence. Light becomes relative on manifested planes, its correlative being darkness, which to other beings may be light, while our light may be their darkness. Again, what is light to beings on a higher plane of perception, may be darkness to us, because it does not impress our senses.
Light Light ranges from the arcana of cosmic being to the physical light that turns the vanes of some scientific mill. As the opposite of darkness, evil, ignorance, sleep, and death, it signifies wisdom, goodness, and life. In one sense it is a permutation of mulaprakriti, and as such is that root-substance which can never become objective to mortals in this race or round. It is objective only in relation to that Darkness which is absolute Light. Otherwise it includes both spirit and matter. Three kinds are enumerated: the abstract and absolute, which is darkness; the light of the unmanifest-manifest or Second Logos; and the latter reflected in the dhyani-chohans, minor logoi, and thence shed upon the lower and more objective planes. In a high aspect, it is daiviprakriti or the light of the Logos, the synthesis of the seven cosmic forces; descending through the planes of manifestation, it condenses into forms; physical matter itself is a condensation of light. Through light everything is thus brought into being. Being a root of mental self, it also therefore is the root of physical self (SD 1:430).
Light does not necessarily imply heat, as heat is one of the effects produced by the action of light on matter. The term cool radiance has its physical application in the light of phosphorescence. Light becomes relative on manifested planes, its correlative being darkness, which to other beings may be light, while our light may be their darkness. Again, what is light to beings on a higher plane of perception, may be darkness to us, because it does not impress our senses.
| Easton's Bible Dictionary |
Light
the offspring of the divine command (Gen. 1:3). "All the more joyous emotions of the mind, all the pleasing sensations of the frame, all the happy hours of domestic intercourse were habitually described among the Hebrews under imagery derived from light" (1 Kings 11:36; Isa. 58:8; Esther 8:16; Ps. 97:11). Light came also naturally to typify true religion and the felicity it imparts (Ps. 119:105; Isa. 8:20; Matt. 4:16, etc.), and the glorious inheritance of the redeemed (Col. 1:12; Rev. 21:23-25). God is said to dwell in light inaccessible (1 Tim. 6:16). It frequently signifies instruction (Matt. 5:16; John 5:35). In its highest sense it is applied to Christ as the "Sun of righteousness" (Mal. 4:2; Luke 2:32; John 1:7-9). God is styled "the Father of lights" (James 1:17). It is used of angels (2 Cor. 11:14), and of John the Baptist, who was a "burning and a shining light" (John 5:35), and of all true disciples, who are styled "the light of the world" (Matt. 5:14).
the offspring of the divine command (Gen. 1:3). "All the more joyous emotions of the mind, all the pleasing sensations of the frame, all the happy hours of domestic intercourse were habitually described among the Hebrews under imagery derived from light" (1 Kings 11:36; Isa. 58:8; Esther 8:16; Ps. 97:11). Light came also naturally to typify true religion and the felicity it imparts (Ps. 119:105; Isa. 8:20; Matt. 4:16, etc.), and the glorious inheritance of the redeemed (Col. 1:12; Rev. 21:23-25). God is said to dwell in light inaccessible (1 Tim. 6:16). It frequently signifies instruction (Matt. 5:16; John 5:35). In its highest sense it is applied to Christ as the "Sun of righteousness" (Mal. 4:2; Luke 2:32; John 1:7-9). God is styled "the Father of lights" (James 1:17). It is used of angels (2 Cor. 11:14), and of John the Baptist, who was a "burning and a shining light" (John 5:35), and of all true disciples, who are styled "the light of the world" (Matt. 5:14).
| Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary |
Iri
fire; light
fire; light
Kallai
light; resting by fire; my voice
Nagge
clearness; brightness; light
Neriah
light; lamp of the Lord
Ur
fire, light, a valley
Light Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| WEATHER&METEOROLOGY |
light (visible)
See visible light.
See visible light.
| ASTRONOMY UNBOUND |
Universality of the speed of light
One of the cornerstones of special relativity, it states that the speed of light is the same whether the observer measuring it is stationary or in constant motion. This was first proved experimentally by Michelson and Morley from 1881 onwards, in their failure to detect the ether. The ether was the hypothetical medium which pervaded the whole of space and through which electromagnetic radiation was thought to have propagated. In an attempt to measure the difference in light's velocity through this ether, it was shown that all experiments return the same value for the speed of light, regardless of the relative velocity of the experiment which researchers expected to be superimposed upon that of light. At a stroke, this disproved that the ether existed and paved the way for Einstein to develop the theory of special relativity.
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
| Fiber Optics, Optical Networking Terms |
Light
in a strict sense, the region of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be perceived by human vision, designated the visible spectrum and nominally covering the wavelength range of 0.4 um to 0.7 um. In the laser and optical communication fields, custom and practice have extended usage of the term to include the much broader portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be handled by the basic optical techniques used for the visible spectrum. This region has not been clearly defined, but, as employed by most workers in the field, may be considered to extend from the near ultraviolet region of approximately 0.3 um, through the visible region, and into the mid-infrared region to 30 um.
in a strict sense, the region of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be perceived by human vision, designated the visible spectrum and nominally covering the wavelength range of 0.4 um to 0.7 um. In the laser and optical communication fields, custom and practice have extended usage of the term to include the much broader portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be handled by the basic optical techniques used for the visible spectrum. This region has not been clearly defined, but, as employed by most workers in the field, may be considered to extend from the near ultraviolet region of approximately 0.3 um, through the visible region, and into the mid-infrared region to 30 um.
| Telecommunication Standard Terms |
light
In a strict sense, the region of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be perceived by human vision, i.e. , the visible spectrum, which is approximately the wavelength range of 0.4
m to 0.7 m. (188 ) Note 1: In the laser and optical communications fields, custom and practice have extended usage of the term light to include the much broader portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be handled by the basic optical techniques used for the visible spectrum. Note 2: The region embraced by the term light has not been clearly defined, but by convention and usage, is considered to extend from the near-ultraviolet region of approximately 0.3 m, through the visible region, and into the mid-infrared region to approximately 30 m.
In a strict sense, the region of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be perceived by human vision, i.e. , the visible spectrum, which is approximately the wavelength range of 0.4
| Astronomy and Physics Terms by ExploreSpace.com |
Light
Electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the eye.
Electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the eye.
| Abbreviation Airbus A340 |
LT
Light
Light
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Light
A humanly visible form of electromagnetic radiation. This radiation has a wavelength between 0.40 and 0.71 micrometers (µm).
A humanly visible form of electromagnetic radiation. This radiation has a wavelength between 0.40 and 0.71 micrometers (µm).
Light Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
light
lumen, levis, lux lucis, luminarium
lumen, levis, lux lucis, luminarium
| Lighting |
Light
Radiant energy that is capable of exciting the retina and producing a visual sensation. The visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum extends from about 380 to 770 nm.
Radiant energy that is capable of exciting the retina and producing a visual sensation. The visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum extends from about 380 to 770 nm.
Light Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Light (not dark)
ha'gel(-)
ha'gel(-)
Light (weight)
ta'hal
| English - Klingon |
light
n. wovmoHwIj - lamp
n. wovmoHwIj - lamp
be light
v. wov
v. tIS - weight
sublight speed
n. gho'Do
Light Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| A Basic Guide to ASL |
Light (not dark)
The downturned '8'
hand, positioned near the temple, flicks open a number of times.
The downturned '8'
Light (weight)
The open hands, palms up, move up and down together in front of the body, as if lifting something very light.
Light Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Bowling Termes 1.0 |
Light
Not full on the target pin; too much on the Jersey side.
Not full on the target pin; too much on the Jersey side.
Light Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Light Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Light
Light is electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength that is visible to the eye (visible light). In a scientific context, the word "light" is sometimes used to refer to the entire electromagnetic spectrum. Light is composed of an elementary particle called a photon.
Three primary properties of light are:
- Intensity, or brightness;
- Frequency or wavelength and;
- Polarization or direction of the wave oscillation.
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