- Elucidate
- Today's Word
Elucidate
ih-LOO-suh-dayt
Definition
(verb) To make something clear; to explain in detail.
Example
The teacher used real-world examples to elucidate the concept for the class.
Fun FactIn courtroom dramas, professors’ lectures, and long-winded essays, elucidate is a go-to term for cutting through confusion. It’s favored in academia and science writing, where clarity is key—but it’s also used in journalism and even tech tutorials. The opposite of obfuscate, it’s a word that signals you’re about to shed light on something murky.
Today's Popular Words
Elucidate
- Today's Word
Elucidate
ih-LOO-suh-dayt
Definition
(verb) To make something clear; to explain in detail.
Example
The teacher used real-world examples to elucidate the concept for the class.
Fun Fact
In courtroom dramas, professors’ lectures, and long-winded essays, elucidate is a go-to term for cutting through confusion. It’s favored in academia and science writing, where clarity is key—but it’s also used in journalism and even tech tutorials. The opposite of obfuscate, it’s a word that signals you’re about to shed light on something murky.
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