Elucidate
/ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt/noun
To make something clear or easy to understand.
Did you know?The root of 'elucidate' means 'to bring to light', invoking the ancient power of illumination and knowledge as a means to dispel ignorance.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
lucidare
“to make clear, to shine”
Late Latin
Late Latin
elucidatus
“to make clear or bright, to explain”
Middle English
Middle English
elucidaten
“to make clear or explain”
Modern English
Modern English
elucidate
“to clarify or explain, shedding light on a subject”
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