Expatiate: meaning, definitions and examples

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expatiate

 

[ ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

elaborate discussion

To expatiate means to speak or write at length or in detail about a particular subject. It is a way of providing extensive information or explanation, often moving beyond the essential points to explore the subject more thoroughly. This term is commonly used in more formal or academic contexts, where a deep dive into a topic is expected. Expatiating can be seen as a method of conveying passion or deep knowledge about a subject.

Synonyms

dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expound, prolong

Examples of usage

  • She expatiated on the significance of climate change in her lecture.
  • During the meeting, he expatiated about the company's future plans.
  • In her essay, she expatiated on the themes of love and loss.

Translations

Translations of the word "expatiate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explicar em detalhe

🇮🇳 विस्तृत रूप से बताना

🇩🇪 ausführlich erklären

🇮🇩 menguraikan

🇺🇦 детально пояснювати

🇵🇱 omawiać szczegółowo

🇯🇵 詳しく説明する

🇫🇷 expliquer en détail

🇪🇸 explicar en detalle

🇹🇷 detaylı bir şekilde açıklamak

🇰🇷 자세히 설명하다

🇸🇦 يوضح بالتفصيل

🇨🇿 podrobně vysvětlit

🇸🇰 podrobne vysvetliť

🇨🇳 详细说明

🇸🇮 podrobno razložiti

🇮🇸 útskýra í smáatriðum

🇰🇿 толық түсіндіру

🇬🇪 დეტალურად განმარტება

🇦🇿 dəqiq izah etmək

🇲🇽 explicar en detalle

Word origin

The word 'expatiate' finds its origins in the early 17th century from the Latin 'expatiari', which is composed of the prefix 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'spatiari' meaning 'to wander'. Initially, it conveyed a sense of wandering out or moving beyond a certain point, which metaphorically extends to the act of expanding on a topic in speech or writing. As the term evolved, it became more specialized in its use within the English language, especially in literary and academic contexts, where elaboration and extensive explanation are often required. The notion of 'wandering' also reflects the idea of exploring different facets of a subject, akin to a journey through detailed discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,716 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.