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.

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Origin of elucidate

1560–70; < Late Latin ēlūcidātus (past participle of ēlūcidāre) enlightened, equivalent to ē- e-1 + lūcid(us) lucid + -ātus -ate1

synonym study for elucidate

See explain.

OTHER WORDS FROM elucidate

Words nearby elucidate

elspeth, elt, elton, eluant, eluate, elucidate, elucubrate, elude, eluent, elul, elura
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British Dictionary definitions for elucidator

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
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