Elicited: meaning, definitions and examples

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elicited

 

[ ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

response stimulation

The term 'elicited' refers to the act of drawing out a response, reaction, or information from someone. It is commonly used in various contexts, including psychology, research, and communication. When a question is asked or a stimulus is presented, the aim is often to elicit a certain reaction or answer. This word implies that the response is not merely given but is actively brought forth from the individual or group. Elicitation can vary in nature, involving both verbal and non-verbal cues.

Synonyms

brought forth, drawn-out, evoked, extracted

Examples of usage

  • The teacher elicited responses from the students.
  • The study elicited important data on consumer behavior.
  • Counselors often elicit feelings in therapy sessions.
  • The researchers aimed to elicit in-depth interviews.

Translations

Translations of the word "elicited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 provocado

🇮🇳 उत्थान किया

🇩🇪 herausgefordert

🇮🇩 ditimbulkan

🇺🇦 викликаний

🇵🇱 wywołany

🇯🇵 引き出された

🇫🇷 évoqué

🇪🇸 provocado

🇹🇷 uyandırılmış

🇰🇷 유발된

🇸🇦 استُخرج

🇨🇿 vyvolaný

🇸🇰 vyvolaný

🇨🇳 引发的

🇸🇮 izvzeti

🇮🇸 vakið

🇰🇿 тудырылған

🇬🇪 გამოწვეული

🇦🇿 təhrik olunmuş

🇲🇽 provocado

Word origin

The word 'elicited' comes from the Latin word 'elicere', which means 'to draw out' or 'to bring forth'. It is composed of the prefix 'e-' meaning 'out of' and 'licere', which means 'to entice' or 'to permit'. The term has evolved through Middle English and Old French, arriving in its current form in the English language around the early 19th century. In contemporary usage, 'elicited' frequently appears in academic, psychological, and communicative contexts, highlighting its role in understanding human behavior and response mechanisms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,343, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.