ELOCUTION


Meaning of ELOCUTION in English

[ ˌɛlə'kju:ʃ(ə)n ]

■ noun the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation.

Derivatives

~ary adjective

~ist noun

Origin

ME: from L. elocutio(n-) , from eloqui (see eloquence ).

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