ˌeləˈkyüshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English elocucioun, from Latin elocution-, elocutio, from elocutus (past participle of eloqui to speak out, orate) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at eloquent
1. archaic
a. : literary style or expression
b. : impressive writing or style : eloquence
to express these thoughts with elocution — John Dryden
2.
a. : oratorical, dramatic, or expressive oral delivery
an expert user of elocution
b. : style or manner of speaking
clear concise elocution
sometimes : an affected or overembellished style or manner of speaking
3. : the art of oratorical or expressive public speaking