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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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Sep 25, 2019 · 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.
1. elucidation - an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on. explanation - the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible; "I heard his explanation of the accident" 2. elucidation - an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding; "the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook"
Because of its suggestion of complexity, elucidation is a word often used in a scientific or educational context: scientists will elucidate their latest theories to the public or a college professor will elucidate some complicated theorem to their students. You need to be wide awake for an 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.
