elocution

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

• IPA^(key): /ɛləˈkjuːʃən/

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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.

   perfect elocution

   elocution training

   study elocution

   She took elocution lessons to improve her public speaking.

   His elocution was precise and clear.

• coelution