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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary el·o·cu·tion ETYMOLOGY Middle English elocucioun, from Latin elocution-, elocutio, from eloqui DATE 15th century 1. a style of speaking especially in public 2. the art of effective public speaking English Etymology elocution c.1500, from L.L. elocutionem (nom. elocutio) "voice production, manner of expression," in classical L. "oratorical expression," from eloqui "speak out." Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 elocution elo·cu·tion / 7elE5kju:Fn / noun[U] the ability to speak clearly and correctly, especially in public and pronouncing the words in a way that is considered to be socially acceptable 演讲技巧；演说术 Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition n. Function: noun Synonyms: ORATORY , rhetoric, speechcraftWebster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged el·o·cu·tion \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 |
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