Elucidate
Verb
- Make (something) clear; explain.
Example Sentences
“The YouTube video helped elucidate complex cryptocurrency concepts for beginners.”
“I wish the author herself were here to elucidate this confusing paragraph for me.”
“The professor used graphics to elucidate difficult physics concepts for her online students.”
Word Origin
Latin, mid-16th century
Why this word?
“Elucidate” can be traced back to the Latin “lucidus,” which means “to shine.” When you elucidate something, you shine light on its meaning. Teachers are the best source of elucidation for many people around the world. The United Nations estimates that to provide every child in the world with quality education would require training nearly 70 million more teachers. The U.N. has made it a goal to give every child the education they deserve by 2030. That’s a goal worth shining a light on.
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