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elucidate verb
/ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt/ v [I or T] formal Definition
to explain or make clear
I don't understand. You'll have to elucidate.
The reasons for the change in weather conditions have been elucidated by several scientists.
elucidation noun
/ɪˌluː.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n [U] These figures need elucidation.
(Definition of elucidate verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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