elocution

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The art of speaking, especially public speaking, with expert control of gesture and voice, diction (articulation and word choice), and usage.

/ɛləˈkjuːʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-elocution.wav

elocution elocutions

From Middle English elocucioun, ellocucioun, from Late Latin ēlocutiōnem. Doublet of elocutio.

eloquent locution locutionary locutory

elocutio elocutionarily elocutionary elocutioner elocutionist elocutionize elocutive

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