Top definition
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.
by PineappleJuice March 25, 2015
Get a epiphany mug for your sister Sarah.
Jul 17 Word of the Day
A Bloomer is someone with a bright outlook on life who is optimistic in nature. Bloomer's frolic in every opportunity to be happy and try to make the most out of life. The opposite of a Bloomer is a Doomer. The term Bloomer originated specifically as a counter to the Doomer on sites especially like 4Chan.
"After getting married he became a Bloomer."
by Le Cringe February 27, 2019
Get the Bloomer neck gaiter and mug.
3
THE Jintro everyone has been waiting for. A beautifully aesthetic and empowering song/video of Jin from BTS that has left ARMY’s sister shOOk. It talks about the realization of self love, something this world needs more of. Go stream it on Youtube.
Bri: WOW I just had an epiphany!
Abby: About what?

Bri: Jin’s new song Epiphany. It has me crying in the club because it’s so beautiful.

Abby: Yaasss me too!
by honeybri August 09, 2018
Get the Epiphany neck gaiter and mug.
4
A sudden realization of great truth.
Homer Simpson experienced several epiphanies during his time with "boob lady".
1. Bananas are a great source of potassium.
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.
by John Smith!!!!oneoneone February 02, 2009
Get a Epiphany mug for your cat Larisa.
5
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 shit i've had an epiphany... Elton John's not in the beatles
by Grahamc April 19, 2009
Get the epiphany neck gaiter and mug.
6
a smart-sounding word for realizing you've been practically retarded for quite some time.
I wonder if a retard could have an epiphany. Maybe that's mean...
by Flamingo Art April 09, 2010
Get the epiphany neck gaiter and mug.