epiphany

an epiphany (from the ancient greek ἐπιφάνεια, epiphaneia, “manifestation, striking appearance”) is an experience of sudden and striking realization. generally the term is used to describe scientific breakthrough, religious or philosophical discoveries, but it can apply in any situation in which an enlightening realization allows a problem or situation to be understood from a new and deeper perspective. epiphanies are studied by psychologists and other scholars, particularly those attempting to study the process of innovation.

epiphanies are relatively rare occurrences and generally follow a process of significant thought about a problem. often they are triggered by a new and key piece of information, but importantly, a depth of prior knowledge is required to allow the leap of understanding. famous epiphanies include archimedes’s discovery of a method to determine the density of an object (“eureka!”) and isaac newton’s realization that a falling apple and the orbiting moon are both pulled by the same force.
i had an epiphany.
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a smart-sounding word for realizing you’ve been practically r-t-rded for quite some time.
i wonder if a r-t-rd could have an epiphany. maybe that’s mean…
1. when you’re really stoned and realise something.

2. an epiphany is the sudden realization or comprehension of the (larger) essence or meaning of something.
andy: oh sh-t i’ve had an epiphany… elton john’s not in the beatles
a major realization in life
daniel had an epiphany that mcdonalds is bad for you
a sudden realization of great truth.
homer simpson experienced several epiphanies during his time with “b–b lady”.
1. bananas are a great source of pot-ssium.
2. americans will never embrace soccer.
3. more than two shakes and you’re playing with it.
eventually he had another epiphany which led him to save his family.
the moment during an ecstasy trip where suddenly all the world makes sense and total harmony with the universe and all people seems possible.

instantly forgotten once down from the peak.
as dave looked out over the green fields of the farm he settled back with a grin as his e-piphany came on him.
1. an astoundingly good idea, at least at the time.

2. a designated name for certain individuals of the female s-x, most likely not a biproduct of the first definition.
either instance of “epiphany” rarely involves the excessive use of alcohol.
epiphany means a devine revelation from g-d. the stars that led the wis-m-n to jesus was called the epiphany. it is celebrated through the catholic faith in the form of a festival called the festival of the epiphany and it starts on jan. 6th.

epiphany as a name is spelled epiphanie. she loves life and is full of energy. she has a beautiful smile and is extremely creative and leans toward fashion designing. she wears her heart on her sleeve and her nature is very pure and sweet. she is lovable and enjoys to please. she has a servants heart and is completely selfless and people gravitate to her because of her amazing beauty and charm. she’s amazing and our family would have missed out on the wonder that she brings to us everyday if she were not here!!! we are blessed to have her and she is our epiphanie.
mom: girls you need to get your room cleaned today.
epiphanie: i stayed up last night and finished it. do you want me to get you something to drink?
mom: that would be nice, thank you.
epiphanie: mom si mom!!! 🙂

we had an epiphany on jan. 5th and named her epiphanie!!!