Elucidation

Pronunciation: /ɪˌluːsɪˈdeɪʃən/

Definitions of elucidation

noun a clarification or explanation; the act of making something clear

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher provided a clear elucidation of the math problem.

A2 The book offers a simple elucidation of the scientific theory.

B1 The article included an in-depth elucidation of the historical event.

B2 The documentary provided a detailed elucidation of the artist's work.

C1 The professor's elucidation of the complex theory was truly enlightening.

C2 The expert's elucidation of the legal case was thorough and comprehensive.

Examples of elucidation in a Sentence

formal The professor provided a detailed elucidation of the theory during the lecture.

informal Can you explain that again in simpler terms? I need some elucidation.

slang I'm totally lost, can you give me some more info for elucidation?

figurative The artist's painting offered a beautiful elucidation of the emotions she was feeling.

Grammatical Forms of elucidation

• past tense: elucidated
• plural: elucidations
• comparative: more elucidated
• superlative: most elucidated
• present tense: elucidates
• future tense: will elucidate
• perfect tense: has elucidated
• continuous tense: is elucidating
• singular: elucidation
• positive degree: elucidation
• infinitive: to elucidate
• gerund: elucidating
• participle: elucidated

Origin and Evolution of elucidation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'elucidation' originated from the Latin word 'elucidare' which means 'to make clear'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'elucidation' has continued to be used to describe the act of making something clear or explaining something in a way that is easy to understand.