elocution
Meaning
The art of speaking, especially public speaking, with expert control of gesture and voice, diction (articulation and word choice), and usage.
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Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɛləˈkjuːʃən/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English elocucioun, ellocucioun, from Late Latin ēlocutiōnem. Doublet of elocutio.
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