# epiphany

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɪˈpɪfəni/ · frequency rank #23,529

## Definitions
1. An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
2. A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.
3. Alternative letter-case form of Epiphany.

## Etymology
From Middle English epiphanie, from Old French epyphanie, from Late Latin epiphania, from Ancient Greek ἐπιφάνεια (epipháneia, “manifestation, striking appearance”), from ἐπιφαίνω (epiphaínō, “I appear, display”), from ἐπι- (epi-, “upon”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “I shine, appear”). English Epiphany (of Christ) since the 14th century, generic use since the 17th century.

## Common misspellings (12)
`eipphany`, `epihpany`, `epipahny`, `epiphanny`, `epiphanyy`, `epiphayn`, `epiphhany`, `epiphnay`, `epipphany`, `eppihany`, `eppiphany`, `peiphany`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/epiphany