Definitions
- Describing the act of making something clear or understandable to someone. - Referring to the process of providing information or details about a topic or subject. - Talking about the act of clarifying or simplifying something for someone.
- Describing the act of making something clear or explaining it in detail. - Referring to the process of shedding light on a complex or confusing topic. - Talking about the act of clarifying or simplifying something for someone.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of making something clear or understandable.
- 2Both words involve providing information or details about a topic or subject.
- 3Both words can be used to clarify or simplify something for someone.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Explained is more commonly used in everyday language, while elucidate is more formal and less common.
- 2Formality: Elucidate is more formal and academic than explained.
- 3Connotation: Elucidate has a more intellectual and scholarly connotation than explained.
Remember this!
Explained and elucidate are synonyms that both refer to the act of making something clear or understandable. However, elucidate is more formal and academic than explained, with a more intellectual connotation. Explained is more commonly used in everyday language and has a simpler structure.
