1. Third person singular present indicative of 'elucidar' in the reflexive form, meaning to clarify oneself, to become clear, or to be explained
The mystery elucidates itself through careful investigation.
O mistério elucida-se através de investigação cuidadosa.
2. Passive voice construction indicating that something is being clarified or made clear by someone or something
The situation elucidates itself as we gather more information.
A situação elucida-se conforme reunimos mais informações.