elucidate Meaning & Definition
What Does Elucidate Mean?
Elucidate is a verb that means to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis. It is also used to mean to give a clarifying explanation.
Elucidate: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /i-ˈlü-sə-ˌdāt/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | clear, illuminate and clarify |
| Antonyms | obscure, obfuscate and blur |
Elucidate Definition (Verb)
- to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
elucidate a text
- to give a clarifying explanation
Synonyms of Elucidate
Antonyms of Elucidate
Elucidate in a Sentence
elucidate a text
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Word Forms & Grammar
elu·ci·dat·ed
elu·ci·dat·ing
elu·ci·da·tion noun
elu·ci·da·tive adjective
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elucidated
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elucidations
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elucidator
elucidators
Words That Rhyme With Elucidate
Origin of Elucidate
borrowed from Late Latin ēlūcidātus, past participle of ēlūcidāre "to enlighten, explain," from Latin ē-, variant of ex- ex-:1 + -lūcidāre, derivative of lūcidus "bright, shining, clear to the understanding" lucid
First Known Use
circa 1568t
How to Pronounce Elucidate
Elucidate is pronounced /i-ˈlü-sə-ˌdāt/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (lü).
Frequently Asked Questions About Elucidate
What part of speech is elucidate?
Elucidate is a verb.
What is another word for elucidate?
Close synonyms of elucidate are clear, illuminate and clarify. See the full list of elucidate synonyms and antonyms.