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Elocution

Elocution Meaning & Definition
Elocution Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Elocution?

[n] an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture

Synonyms | Synonyms for Elocution:

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See Also | delivery | manner of speaking | speech

Elocution In Webster's Dictionary

\El`o*cu"tion\, n. [L. elocutio, fr. eloqui, elocutus, to speak out: cf. F. ['e]locution. See {Eloquent}.] 1. Utterance by speech. [R.] [Fruit] whose taste . . . Gave elocution to the mute, and taught The tongue not made for speech to speak thy praise. --Milton. 2. Oratorical or expressive delivery, including the graces of intonation, gesture, etc.; style or manner of speaking or reading in public; as, clear, impressive elocution. ``The elocution of a reader.'' --Whately 3. Suitable and impressive writing or style; eloquent diction. [Obs.] To express these thoughts with elocution. --Dryden.

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