'eloquent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'eloquens,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'loqui' meant 'to speak.'

'eloquens' transformed into the Old French word 'eloquent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'eloquent' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'speaking out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.'