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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.
: 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. the act of explaining or making something clear: Ideas may occur in abstract forms, but their elucidation happens only through language. an explanation or clarification: Albert Einstein won the Nobel Prize for his elucidation of the photoelectric effect.
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."
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.
Define elucidation. elucidation synonyms, elucidation pronunciation, elucidation translation, English dictionary definition of elucidation. clarification; making clear: Your method requires elucidation.
Definition of elucidation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
elucidation (ɪl uː sɪd eɪ ʃ ə n) uncountable noun ...Gerald's attempts at elucidation. Synonyms: clarification , comment , explanation , interpretation More Synonyms of elucidate
