elocution

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of speaking or reciting words clearly and expressively.

  - "She gave an eloquent elocution on the importance of education."
  - "The actor's elocution was so clear that everyone in the audience could understand him."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with elocution
reclution , devotion , revolution

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Variants

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elocution , elocutionary , elocutionist , elocutionists , elocutions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'elocutio' meaning 'speech' or 'utterance'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'elocution' was first used in English literature in the late 16th century.

2. The word 'elocution' comes from the Latin word 'elocutio', which means 'speech' or 'utterance'.

3. Elocution was an important skill for politicians and public speakers in the 18th and 19th centuries, who were trained in the art of clear and expressive speech.

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Related Concepts

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1. Elocutionist: A person who specializes in the art of elocution, particularly in the delivery of speeches or poems.

2. Speech therapy: A field of healthcare that deals with the assessment, prevention, and treatment of disorders related to speech and language.

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Culture

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In literature, elocution is often used to describe the clear and expressive delivery of a speech or poem. It has also been used in music, particularly in opera, where singers are required to deliver their lines with great clarity and expressiveness.

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