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/ɪˈleɪʃən/ · e.la.tion
noun
- An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism. The crowd's elation was palpable as their team won the championship.
- A feeling of joy and pride. She felt a deep sense of elation when she received the news of her acceptance into her dream college.
- A collineation that fixes all points on a line (called its axis) and all lines through a point on the axis (called its center). In geometry, the elation is a type of collineation that plays a crucial role in understanding the properties of lines and points.
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Did you know? The word 'elation' has been used by famous authors such as Jane Austen and the Brontë sisters to describe the emotional state of their characters, showcasing its significance in literary works.