emanating

[ em-uh-ney-ting ]

adjective

1. sent, proceeding, or flowing from or as if from a source (sometimes used in combination):

   Approvals for the purchase of radioactive materials and radiation-emanating equipment must be received in advance.

   The photographer’s currently running solo exhibition revolves around the emanating mystery of exotic spaces.

Other Words From

• non·em·a·nat·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of emanating¹

emanat(e) ( def ) + -ing ²( def )

Example Sentences

The heavenly host is dazzled by the blinding golden light emanating from God.

From Los Angeles Times

For example, in a field of cells, the scientists could create a pattern of green fluorescent rings emanating from a central point.

From Science Daily

Iran’s foreign ministry condemned the allegations as “unfounded and biased” and based on what it labelled misinformation emanating from Israel.

From BBC

When students arrived on campus for the first day of school this fall, they were greeted with a ear-splitting boom and plume of smoke emanating from Atlas.

From Los Angeles Times

Neighbors began to complain about break-ins and a terrible smell emanating from the home.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• arising
• beginning
• starting
• stemming