v. e·lu·ci·dat·ed, e·lu·ci·dat·ing, e·lu·ci·dates v.tr. To make clear or plain, especially by explanation; clarify. See Synonyms at explain. v.intr. To explain or clarify something: She gave a one-word answer and refused to elucidate any further. [Late Latin ēlūcidāre, ēlūcidāt- : Latin ē-, ex-, intensive pref.; see EX- + Latin lūcidus, bright (from lūcēre, to shine; see leuk- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] e·lu′ci·dation n. e·luci·da′tive adj. e·luci·da′tor n. |
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