Elucidation
(noun)
- The act of making something clear or understandable.
- The act of explaining or providing enlightenment about something.
- The process of providing information to clarify a difficult or obscure subject.
Origin:
From the latin word "elucidare" meaning "to make clear" or "to explain" and the suffix "-ation" indicating the act or process of. it entered the english language in the 17th century.
Examples:
- The teacher's elucidation of the concept helped the students understand it better.
- The scientist's elucidation of the theory was instrumental in its acceptance.
- His elucidation of the problem helped the team to come up with a solution.
- The author's elucidation of the historical context made the novel more meaningful.
- The speaker's elucidation of the topic made it easy for the audience to follow.