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Definition of elucidation

elucidation

/ɪˌluː.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
e · lu · ci · da · tion
Plural:elucidations
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Adjective:elucidative
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elucidation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of making something clear, understandable, or easy to comprehend; an explanation that sheds light on a complex subject.

Example

"The professor's clear elucidation of quantum mechanics helped the students grasp the difficult concepts."

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• Nearby Words

elsewhere
elsewise
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elude
elusive
elusively

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Late Latin elucidatio, from the verb elucidare ('to make light or clear'), derived from ex- ('out') and lucidus ('bright, clear'), ultimately from lux ('light').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Elucidation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/elucidation
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