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Enlighten vs Enlightenable - What's the difference?

enlighten | enlightenable |

As a verb enlighten

is to supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.

As an adjective enlightenable is

that can be enlightened.

enlighten

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.
  • To make clear to the intellect or conscience; to shed the light of truth and knowledge upon; to furnish with increase of knowledge; to instruct; as, to enlighten the mind or understanding.
  • Antonyms

    * endarken

    enlightenable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • That can be enlightened.
  • Antonyms

    * unenlightenable