ELUCIDATE definition: to make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain. See examples of elucidate used in a sentence.

elucidate stresses the throwing of light upon as by offering details or motives previously unclear or only implicit.

Definition of elucidate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

ELUCIDATE definition: 1. to explain something or make something clear: 2. to explain something or make something clear…. Learn more.

elucidate (ɪˈluːsɪˌdeɪt) vb to make clear (something obscure or difficult); clarify [C16: from Late Latin ēlūcidāre to enlighten; see lucid]

Dec 11, 2025 · elucidate (third-person singular simple present elucidates, present participle elucidating, simple past and past participle elucidated) (transitive) (obsolete) To make (something) lucid (“ bright, …

To make clear (something obscure or difficult); clarify.... Click for pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

If you elucidate something, you explain it very clearly. If you don't understand fractions, a visit to the pie shop may elucidate the subject for you.

ELUCIDATE meaning: to explain something, or make it clear. Learn more.

Elucidate definition: To make clear or plain, especially by explanation; clarify.