elocution

See also: élocution

English

Etymology

From Middle English elocucioun, ellocucioun, from Late Latin ēlocutiōnem. Doublet of elocutio.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛləˈkjuːʃən/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

elocution (countable and uncountable, plural elocutions)

  2. 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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