elucidate
Origin of elucidate
1Other words for elucidate
Other words from elucidate
- e·lu·ci·da·tion [ih-loo-si-dey-shuhn], /ɪˌlu sɪˈdeɪ ʃən/, noun
- e·lu·ci·da·tive, adjective
- e·lu·ci·da·tor, noun
- non·e·lu·ci·dat·ing, adjective
- non·e·lu·ci·da·tive, adjective
- un·e·lu·ci·dat·ed, adjective
- un·e·lu·ci·dat·ing, adjective
- un·e·lu·ci·da·tive, adjective
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How to use elucidate in a sentence
His lab focuses on finding these shared patterns and elucidating how they alter the functioning of the cells.
After the Khenpo elucidated the problem and hinted at some solution, the Lama, I figured, might be able to expand.
To casually reinforce Carlson’s rhetoric, for whatever reason, in a hearing focused on actually elucidating the causes of migration from the region is jarring.
Tucker Carlson’s toxic ‘replacement’ rhetoric gets picked up in the House | Philip Bump | April 14, 2021 | Washington PostThe statements elucidate enslaved people’s hatred of slavery, actions for their own liberation and ability to bring a major colonial port city to a near-standstill.
Little-known voices sing the history of slavery and resistance | Chandra Manning | March 5, 2021 | Washington PostNow that the researchers have elucidated how different kinds of defects like wrinkles, domes, and holes impact the properties of these 2D materials, they’re working on ways to precisely pattern them to create more complex chips.
Graphene ‘Nano-Origami’ Could Take Us Past the End of Moore’s Law | Edd Gent | March 1, 2021 | Singularity Hub
The Biggest Loser could elucidate just what kind of a commitment it takes to be successful in the long-term.
‘The Biggest Loser’ Could Be TV’s Most Important Show Ever | Daniela Drake | September 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe study aimed to help elucidate the common motivations for pursuing a double mastectomy.
Study Shows “Angelina Effect” Leads to Unnecessary Procedures for Some Breast Cancer Patients | Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD | May 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTo elucidate his point, he turned a boot upside down and pointed to the thick, tire-like treads on its sole.
To elucidate this it is necessary to plunge into the jungle of pure economic theory.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice | Stephen LeacockI was so happy at the opportunity to elucidate my motives to intelligent Americans,—and he was sleeping!
Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist | Alexander BerkmanPerhaps some of your correspondents would elucidate this singular oblation.
In dwelling so long on this point my object was not so much to elucidate Liszt's meaning as Chopin's character as a composer.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician | Frederick NiecksToryl, somewhat deflated, but by no means defeated, hastened to elucidate.
Jubilation, U.S.A. | G. L. Vandenburg
British Dictionary definitions for elucidate
/ (ɪˈluːsɪˌdeɪt) /
to make clear (something obscure or difficult); clarify
Origin of elucidate
1Derived forms of elucidate
- elucidation, noun
- elucidative or elucidatory, adjective
- elucidator, noun
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