noun

elocution

elocution, public speaking, articulation

He took classes to improve his elocution.

He took classes to improve his elocution.

((elocution)) the skill of clear and expressive speech He took classes to improve his elocution.

Synonyms: diction, articulation, public speaking

From Latin 'e-' (out) + 'loqui' (to speak). Literally 'to speak out'.

An 'eloquent' speaker has excellent 'elocution'. The words are closely related.

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