elucidate
[ ih-loo-si-deyt ]
/ ɪˈlu sɪˌdeɪt /
verb (used with object), e·lu·ci·dat·ed, e·lu·ci·dat·ing.
to make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain: an explanation that elucidated his recent strange behavior.
verb (used without object), e·lu·ci·dat·ed, e·lu·ci·dat·ing.
to provide clarification; explain.
Origin of elucidate
synonym study for elucidate
See
explain.
OTHER WORDS FROM elucidate
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British Dictionary definitions for elucidation
elucidate
/ (ɪˈluːsɪˌdeɪt) /
verb
to make clear (something obscure or difficult); clarify
Derived forms of elucidate
elucidation, noun elucidative or elucidatory, adjective elucidator, nounWord Origin for elucidate
C16: from Late Latin
ēlūcidāre to enlighten; see
lucid