elucidation

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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \i-ˈlü-sə-ˌdāt\
- /ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \i-ˈlü-sə-ˌdāt\

Definitions of elucidation word

noun elucidation Explanation that makes something clear; clarification. 1
noun elucidation clarification 1
noun elucidation 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. 0

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Parts of speech for Elucidation

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exclamation

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elucidation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for elucidation

noun elucidation

clarification — to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity.
illumination — an act or instance of illuminating.
interpretation — the act of interpreting; elucidation; explication: This writer's work demands interpretation.
illustration — something that illustrates, as a picture in a book or magazine.
commentary — A commentary is a description of an event that is broadcast on radio or television while the event is taking place.

All 6 Synonyms of elucidation

Antonyms for elucidation

noun elucidation

obfuscation — to confuse, bewilder, or stupefy.
complication — A complication is a problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.

All 2 Antonyms of elucidation

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