dilucidation

English

Etymology

Latin dilucidatio.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dɪˌluːsɪˈdeɪʃən/, /dɪˌljuːsɪˈdeɪʃən/

Noun

dilucidation (countable and uncountable, plural dilucidations)

  1. (obsolete) The act of making clear; clarification or explanation.
    • 1663, Robert Boyle, Some Considerations Touching the Style of the H[oly] Scriptures. [], London: [] Henry Herringman, [], →OCLC:
      And if such dilucidations be necessary to make us value writings that treat of familiar and secular affairs, []

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