e'lucidatory

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elucidate (ɪˈluːsɪˌdeɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to make clear (something obscure or difficult); clarify
 
[C16: from Late Latin ēlūcidāre to enlighten; see lucid]
 
eluci'dation
 
n
 
e'lucidative
 
adj
 
e'lucidatory
 
adj
 
e'lucidator
 
n

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