Latin Word of the Day
lux
LUX • noun (feminine) — 10th of May, 2026
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Meaning: light (physical or metaphorical)
Examples
- Lux per fenestram intrat.
(The light enters through the window.) - Stellae in nocte lucem parvam emittunt.
(The stars send out a small light in the night.) - Lux veritatis corda illuminat.
(The light of truth illuminates hearts.)
Synonyms
- lumen
- claritas
Lux is used for literal light (sunlight, firelight, lamp light) and for figurative illumination (knowledge, truth, insight). It appears often in mottos and poetry (e.g., 'Lux et veritas') and in expressions referring to guidance or revelation.
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