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enlightening

adjectivemasculine/feminine/iʃklɐɾɨsɨˈdoɾ/medium

es·cla·re·ce·dor

Definition

Giving greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.
The documentary was enlightening about the origins of the conflict.
His explanation was very enlightening.
Common collocations
enlightening discussionenlightening experience

Etymology

Derivação do verbo 'esclarecer' (tornar claro), do latim 'ex-' + 'clarus' (claro, brilhante).

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