Definitions for elucidate

elucidate e·lu·ci·date

Spelling: [ih-loo-si-deyt]
IPA: /ɪˈlu sɪˌdeɪt/

Elucidate is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 423 anagrams from letters in elucidate (acdeeiltu).

Definitions for elucidate

verb (used with object)

  1. to make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain: Synonyms: clarify, illuminate.

verb (used without object)

  1. to provide clarification; explain. Synonyms: clarify, clear up, illustrate.

Origin of elucidate

1560-70; Late Latin ēlūcidātus (past participle of ēlūcidāre) enlightened, equivalent to ē- e-1 + lūcid(us) lucid + -ātus Examples for elucidate

Perhaps you will be good enough to elucidate this new mystery.

elucidate the accident, by which you had me kidnapped to be sold into slavery.

To elucidate his point, he turned a boot upside down and pointed to the thick, tire-like treads on its sole.

The Biggest Loser could elucidate just what kind of a commitment it takes to be successful in the long-term.

Toryl, somewhat deflated, but by no means defeated, hastened to elucidate.

But I leave it to Dr. Beauregard to elucidate this important characteristic.

Hereafter I hope to elucidate at length these phenomena of expression.

This letter might elucidate it—might throw light where so much was needed.

It may help to elucidate this matter if we regard it from another point of view.

But that is not the question; the problem I have to elucidate!

Word Value for elucidate
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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