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    e·lu·ci·da·tion
    /əˌlo͞osəˈdāSH(ə)n/

    noun

    • 1. explanation that makes something clear; clarification: "work that led to the elucidation of the structure of proteins"

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  2. : 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."

  3. ELUCIDATION definition: 1. the act of explaining something or making something clear: 2. the act of explaining something…. Learn more.

  4. Elucidation definition: the act of explaining or making something clear. See examples of ELUCIDATION used in a sentence.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. That's an adjective which describes someone who thinks clearly or something that is clear enough to understand. Definitions of elucidate. verb. make clear and (more) comprehensible. synonyms: clarify, clear up. see more. verb. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear.

  8. Define elucidation. elucidation synonyms, elucidation pronunciation, elucidation translation, English dictionary definition of elucidation. clarification; making clear: Your method requires elucidation.

  9. 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.

  10. noun. the act of making clear something that is obscure or difficult; clarification. The word elucidation is derived from elucidate, shown below. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. elucidate in British English. (ɪˈluːsɪˌdeɪt ) verb. to make clear (something obscure or difficult); clarify. Collins English Dictionary.

  11. Definition of elucidation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.