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eloquence

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el⋅o⋅quence

[el-uh-kwuhns]
–noun
1. the practice or art of using language with fluency and aptness.
2. eloquent language or discourse: a flow of eloquence.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME < AF < L ēloquentia. See eloquent, -ence
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el·o·quence   (ěl'ə-kwəns)   
n.  
    1. Persuasive, powerful discourse.

    2. The skill or power of using such discourse.

  1. The quality of persuasive, powerful expression.

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