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elucidation
[/ɪˌluːsɪˈdeɪʃən/]
noun
feminine
pl: 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
clarification
explanation
illumination
exposition
interpretation
explication
Antonyms
obfuscation
confusion
obscuration
concealment
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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