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elucidation

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. elucidation
2. explication

This noun means "elucidation" or "clarification," referring to the act of shedding light on something unknown or mysterious, such as a cause, a mechanism, or a mystery. It is commonly used in scientific, investigative, or academic contexts. You might see it when researchers announce that they have uncovered the cause of a phenomenon.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I still can't figure it out," he said, clearly frustrated.

Sentence 2

Who on earth made this rule? I want to get to the bottom of what they were thinking.

Sentence 3

"I'll help uncover the truth," she promised.

Sentence 4

Will this material help us get closer to identifying the problem?

Sentence 5

The lab is making progress in uncovering the properties of the new material.