ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Eclaircissement

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /eɪˌklɛə(ɹ)siːsˈmɒ̃n/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Eclaircissement is a noun meaning An explanation of something obscure or unknown; clarification, enlightenment.

Meaning

An explanation of something obscure or unknown; clarification, enlightenment.

Example Sentences

But either her courage failed, or some other sentiment impeded her seeking an eclaircissement.
There is a name written with this pencil over the principal figure; if you wish for any further eclaircissement, apply to me.”
[W]hen the éclaircissement comes there will be a scene, and hysterics, and a great quarrel, and then a great reconciliation […].
One of the heroes discovered, in the prize he had made, the very wife of his bosom; and his companion perceived that he had stumbled in the dark upon his own mother. Their mutual astonishment was unspeakable at this eclaircissement […].

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Related dictionary entries include elucidation, illucidation, dilucidation, clarifying, clarification, deconfusion.

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