Elucidated: meaning, definitions and examples
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elucidated
[ ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪ.tɪd ]
clarification process
Elucidated refers to the action of making something clear or easy to understand. This term is often used in academic and professional contexts where complex ideas or information need to be made more comprehensible. When someone elucidates a point, they clarify or explain it in a way that removes ambiguity. This process can involve providing examples, details, or simpler language to bridge understanding gaps. The goal is to ensure that the audience gains a clearer insight into the subject matter.
Synonyms
clarified, explained, illuminated, simplified.
Examples of usage
- The teacher elucidated the difficult concept during the lecture.
- She elucidated the reasons behind her decision in the meeting.
- The author elucidated the themes of his novel in the interview.
Translations
Translations of the word "elucidated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esclarecido
🇮🇳 स्पष्ट किया गया
🇩🇪 erläutert
🇮🇩 dijelaskan
🇺🇦 роз'яснений
🇵🇱 wyjaśniony
🇯🇵 明らかにされた
🇫🇷 élucidé
🇪🇸 elucidado
🇹🇷 açıklığa kavuşturulmuş
🇰🇷 명확히 한
🇸🇦 مُوضح
🇨🇿 osvětlený
🇸🇰 osvetlený
🇨🇳 阐明的
🇸🇮 razložen
🇮🇸 útskýrt
🇰🇿 түсіндірілген
🇬🇪 გამოხატული
🇦🇿 aydınlatılmış
🇲🇽 elucidado
Etymology
The word 'elucidate' derives from the Latin verb 'elucidare', which means 'to make clear' or 'to explain'. It consists of the prefix 'e-' which means 'out' or 'from' and 'lucid', which comes from 'lucidus', meaning 'light' or 'clear'. The term has been used in the English language since the early 17th century, initially appearing in scholarly texts. Over time, its usage has broadened to encompass not just the act of clarifying within academic fields but also in everyday discourse where clarity is needed. The evolution of the word reflects a growing emphasis on the importance of clear communication in both written and spoken forms.