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elucidation

[/ɪˌluːsɪˈdeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: elucidations / elucidações
elucidação
1. The action of making something clear or easier to understand; clarification
The professor's elucidation of the complex theory helped students grasp the concept.
A elucidação do professor sobre a teoria complexa ajudou os alunos a compreender o conceito.
2. A detailed explanation or interpretation that sheds light on a subject
The book provides an elucidation of ancient Roman customs.
O livro fornece uma elucidação dos costumes romanos antigos.
Synonyms
clarificationexplanationilluminationexpositioninterpretationexplication
Antonyms
obfuscationconfusionobscurationconcealment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elucidação
Standard term used in formal and academic contexts
São Paulo
elucidação
Commonly used in educational and business settings
Portugal
elucidação
Standard term; also 'clarificação' as alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

seek elucidation
in need of elucidation
for the sake of elucidation
further elucidation required
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