Elucidate: meaning, definitions and examples
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elucidate
[ ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt ]
formal
To make something clear or explain in detail. To clarify by explaining.
Synonyms
clarify, explain, expound, illustrate, interpret
Examples of usage
- The professor elucidated the complex theories during the lecture.
- Could you please elucidate your argument further?
- She tried to elucidate the meaning of the poem to the students.
- The detective elucidated the mystery by finding new evidence.
- His explanation failed to elucidate the situation.
Translations
Translations of the word "elucidate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esclarecer
🇮🇳 स्पष्ट करना
🇩🇪 erläutern
🇮🇩 menjelaskan
🇺🇦 пояснювати
🇵🇱 wyjaśniać
🇯🇵 説明する (setsumei suru)
🇫🇷 élucider
🇪🇸 elucidar
🇹🇷 açıklamak
🇰🇷 설명하다 (seolmyeonghada)
🇸🇦 يوضح
🇨🇿 objasnit
🇸🇰 objasniť
🇨🇳 阐明 (chǎnmíng)
🇸🇮 pojasniti
🇮🇸 skýra út
🇰🇿 түсіндіру
🇬🇪 განმარტება
🇦🇿 izah etmək
🇲🇽 elucidar
Word origin
The word 'elucidate' comes from the Latin word 'elucidare', which means 'to explain'. It entered the English language in the mid-16th century. Over the years, 'elucidate' has been used in various contexts to emphasize the act of making something clear or explaining in detail.