elucidation
|e-lu-ci-da-tion|
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/ɪˌluːsɪˈdeɪʃən/
(elucidate)
make clear
Etymology
Etymology Information
'elucidation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'elucidare,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'lucidus' meant 'clear or bright.'
Historical Evolution
'elucidare' transformed into the French word 'élucider,' and eventually became the modern English word 'elucidate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make clear or bright,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of making something clear or easy to understand.
The professor's elucidation of the complex theory helped the students understand it better.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45