Emanatory

/ˈɛmənətɔːri/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by emanation; serving to emanate or produce emanations.

Etymology

From emanate + -ory suffix (meaning 'relating to' or 'serving to'). This adjective describes things that have emanatory functions or characteristics.

Kelly Says

Medieval theologians debated whether God's power is 'emanatory' (flowing out continuously like light from the sun) or 'creational' (deliberately making things by divine will)—a question that still fascinates philosophers.

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