éclaircissement

Definitions of éclaircissement
  1. noun
    showing by example
    synonyms: explication, illustration
    see moresee less
    type of:
    démonstration
    a visual presentation showing how something works
  2. noun
    an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
    synonyms: explication
    see moresee less
    type of:
    explication, interprétation
    an explanation that results from interpreting something
  3. noun
    education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
    see moresee less
    antonyms:
    assombrissement, manque d'éclaircissement
    a lack of understanding
    types:
    instruction
    uplifting enlightenment
    désillusion
    freeing from false belief or illusions
    type of:
    éducation
    knowledge acquired by learning and instruction
  4. noun
    a detailed explanation of the meaning of something
    synonyms: commentaire, explication
    see moresee less
    type of:
    commentaire, explication
    a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘éclaircissement'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family