elucidate

[ ih-loo-si-deyt ]

/ ɪˈlu sɪˌdeɪt /

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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

First recorded in 1560–70; from Late Latin ēlūcidātus “enlightened” (past participle of ēlūcidāre ), equivalent to ē- intensive prefix + lūcid(us) “bright, shining, clear, clear to the understanding” + -ātus adjective suffix; see origin at e-¹, lucid, -ate¹

SYNONYMS FOR elucidate

1 clarify, illuminate.

2 clarify, clear up, illustrate.

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synonym study for elucidate

See explain.

OTHER WORDS FROM elucidate

e·lu·ci·da·tion, noune·lu·ci·da·tive, adjectivee·lu·ci·da·tor, nounnon·e·lu·ci·dat·ing, adjective

non·e·lu·ci·da·tion, nounnon·e·lu·ci·da·tive, adjectiveun·e·lu·ci·dat·ed, adjectiveun·e·lu·ci·dat·ing, adjectiveun·e·lu·ci·da·tive, adjective

Words nearby elucidate

Elton, El Toro, eluant, Éluard, eluate, elucidate, elucubrate, elude, eluent, Elul, Elura

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Example sentences from the Web for elucidate

These visual aids elucidate the complicated mathematical concepts underlying Mirzakhani’s work, for which she won the Fields Medal in 2014.
A documentary and a Bollywood film highlight two disparate paths in mathematics|Emily Conover|October 15, 2020|Science News
Because the double pentagon and the dodecahedron are geometric cousins, the former’s high degree of symmetry can elucidate the structure of the latter.
Mathematicians Report New Discovery About the Dodecahedron|Erica Klarreich|August 31, 2020|Quanta Magazine
The Biggest Loser could elucidate just what kind of a commitment it takes to be successful in the long-term.
‘The Biggest Loser’ Could Be TV’s Most Important Show Ever|Daniela Drake|September 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To elucidate his point, he turned a boot upside down and pointed to the thick, tire-like treads on its sole.
Obama's Fashion Faux Pas|Nicole LaPorte|June 3, 2010|DAILY BEAST

This chart may at the same time be of service to elucidate Tasman's discoveries and those of his predecessors.
The Part Borne by the Dutch in the Discovery of Australia 1606-1765|J. E. Heeres
The editor of "The Monthly Magazine" now became interested in the matter, and himself took some trouble to elucidate the facts.
Farmer George, Volume 1|Lewis Melville
Elucidate the accident, by which you had me kidnapped to be sold into slavery.
The Sea-Hawk|Raphael Sabatini
When it became evident that he was not going to elucidate, she said, "Meaning Connie?"
The Helpers|Francis Lynde
We have, however, a further point to elucidate, the mode whereby this presence is effected.
The Abiding Presence of the Holy Ghost in the Soul|Bede Jarrett

British Dictionary definitions for elucidate

elucidate

/ (ɪˈluːsɪˌdeɪt) /

verb

to make clear (something obscure or difficult); clarify

Derived forms of elucidate

elucidation, nounelucidative or elucidatory, adjectiveelucidator, noun

Word Origin for elucidate

C16: from Late Latin ēlūcidāre to enlighten; see lucid

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	elucidate
释义	elucidate [ ih-loo-si-deyt ] / ɪˈlu sɪˌdeɪt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR elucidate ON THESAURUS.COM 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 First recorded in 1560–70; from Late Latin ēlūcidātus “enlightened” (past participle of ēlūcidāre ), equivalent to ē- intensive prefix + lūcid(us) “bright, shining, clear, clear to the understanding” + -ātus adjective suffix; see origin at e-¹, lucid, -ate¹ SYNONYMS FOR elucidate 1 clarify, illuminate. 2 clarify, clear up, illustrate. SEE SYNONYMS FOR elucidate ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for elucidate See explain. OTHER WORDS FROM elucidate e·lu·ci·da·tion, noune·lu·ci·da·tive, adjectivee·lu·ci·da·tor, nounnon·e·lu·ci·dat·ing, adjective non·e·lu·ci·da·tion, nounnon·e·lu·ci·da·tive, adjectiveun·e·lu·ci·dat·ed, adjectiveun·e·lu·ci·dat·ing, adjectiveun·e·lu·ci·da·tive, adjective Words nearby elucidate Elton, El Toro, eluant, Éluard, eluate, elucidate, elucubrate, elude, eluent, Elul, Elura Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for elucidate These visual aids elucidate the complicated mathematical concepts underlying Mirzakhani’s work, for which she won the Fields Medal in 2014. A documentary and a Bollywood film highlight two disparate paths in mathematics\|Emily Conover\|October 15, 2020\|Science News Because the double pentagon and the dodecahedron are geometric cousins, the former’s high degree of symmetry can elucidate the structure of the latter. Mathematicians Report New Discovery About the Dodecahedron\|Erica Klarreich\|August 31, 2020\|Quanta Magazine The Biggest Loser could elucidate just what kind of a commitment it takes to be successful in the long-term. ‘The Biggest Loser’ Could Be TV’s Most Important Show Ever\|Daniela Drake\|September 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST To elucidate his point, he turned a boot upside down and pointed to the thick, tire-like treads on its sole. Obama's Fashion Faux Pas\|Nicole LaPorte\|June 3, 2010\|DAILY BEAST This chart may at the same time be of service to elucidate Tasman's discoveries and those of his predecessors. The Part Borne by the Dutch in the Discovery of Australia 1606-1765\|J. E. Heeres The editor of "The Monthly Magazine" now became interested in the matter, and himself took some trouble to elucidate the facts. Farmer George, Volume 1\|Lewis Melville Elucidate the accident, by which you had me kidnapped to be sold into slavery. The Sea-Hawk\|Raphael Sabatini When it became evident that he was not going to elucidate, she said, "Meaning Connie?" The Helpers\|Francis Lynde We have, however, a further point to elucidate, the mode whereby this presence is effected. The Abiding Presence of the Holy Ghost in the Soul\|Bede Jarrett British Dictionary definitions for elucidate elucidate / (ɪˈluːsɪˌdeɪt) / verb to make clear (something obscure or difficult); clarify Derived forms of elucidate elucidation, nounelucidative or elucidatory, adjectiveelucidator, noun Word Origin for elucidate C16: from Late Latin ēlūcidāre to enlighten; see lucid Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to elucidate exemplify, expound, illuminate, get across, clear up, decode, explicate, enlighten, prove, clear, gloss, annotate, clarify, unfold, demonstrate, interpret, illustrate, spell out, shed light on, throw light on
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elucidate

verb (used with object), e·lu·ci·dat·ed, e·lu·ci·dat·ing.

verb (used without object), e·lu·ci·dat·ed, e·lu·ci·dat·ing.

Origin of elucidate

SYNONYMS FOR elucidate

synonym study for elucidate

OTHER WORDS FROM elucidate

Words nearby elucidate

Example sentences from the Web for elucidate

British Dictionary definitions for elucidate

verb

Derived forms of elucidate

Word Origin for elucidate

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