1. An act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on
   "The professor's elucidation of the complex theory helped the students understand"
    
2. An interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
   "the professor's elucidation helped her to understand the textbook";
   - clarification, illumination, éclaircissement [literary]

Derived forms: elucidations

Type of: explanation, interpretation

Encyclopedia: Elucidation