ə̇ˈlüsəˌdāt, ēˈ- also ə̇lˈyü- or ēlˈyü-; usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Late Latin elucidatus, past participle of elucidare, from Latin e- + lucidus clear, bright — more at lucid
transitive verb
: to make clear ; especially : to make intelligible by clear explanation or careful analysis
elucidated the pattern of ancient roadways
served to elucidate the policy of the government
critical notes that elucidate the text
intransitive verb
: to provide a clarifying explanation
well, elucidate , my boy; you know all the answers