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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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the act of explaining something or making something clear: These figures need elucidation. A diagram was provided for further elucidation. See. elucidate. Fewer examples. The script needed some further elucidation, especially in the transitions between songs. Modern chemistry has been advanced by the elucidation of the nature of chemical bonding.
Elucidation definition: the act of explaining or making something clear. See examples of ELUCIDATION used in a sentence.
: 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 ."
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?
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."
Define elucidation. elucidation synonyms, elucidation pronunciation, elucidation translation, English dictionary definition of elucidation. clarification; making clear: Your method requires elucidation.
