• 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.

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.