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- Dictionaryelucidation/ɪˌl(j)uːsɪˈdeɪʃn/
noun
- 1. explanation that makes something clear; clarification: "work that led to the elucidation of the structure of proteins"
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ELUCIDATION definition: 1. the act of explaining something or making something clear: 2. the act of explaining something…. Learn more.
: to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis. elucidate a text. intransitive verb. : to give a clarifying explanation. elucidation. i-ˌlü-sə-ˈdā-shən. noun. elucidative. i-ˈlü-sə-ˌdā-tiv. adjective. Did you know? Elucidate comes from the Latin term lucidus, which means " lucid ."
Elucidation definition: the act of explaining or making something clear. See examples of ELUCIDATION used in a sentence.
to explain something or make something clear: I don't understand. You'll have to elucidate. The reasons for the change in weather conditions have been elucidated by several scientists. Synonyms. clarify (EXPLAIN) explain. Opposite. obfuscate formal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Defining & explaining.
Definitions of elucidation. noun. an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on. see more. noun. an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding. synonyms: clarification, illumination. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Elucidation."
verb (used with object) , e·lu·ci·dat·ed, e·lu·ci·dat·ing. to make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain: an explanation that elucidated his recent strange behavior. Synonyms: illuminate, clarify.
noun. /ɪˌluːsɪˈdeɪʃn/ [countable, uncountable] (formal) the act of making something clearer by explaining it more fully. Their objectives and methods require further elucidation. Want to learn more?
elucidation (ɪl uː sɪd eɪ ʃ ə n) uncountable noun ...Gerald's attempts at elucidation. Synonyms: clarification , comment , explanation , interpretation More Synonyms of elucidate
v.tr. To make clear or plain, especially by explanation; clarify. See Synonyms at explain. v.intr. To explain or clarify something: She gave a one-word answer and refused to elucidate any further.
Elucidation definition: A making clear; the act of elucidating or that which elucidates, as an explanation , an exposition , an illustration ; as, one example may serve for further elucidation of the subject.
