eloquence

See also: éloquence

English

Etymology

From Old French eloquence, from Latin eloquentia.

Pronunciation
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  • IPA(key): /ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/
  • Hyphenation: el‧o‧quence

Noun

eloquence (countable and uncountable, plural eloquences)

  1. The quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.
    speak with eloquence
    express oneself with eloquence
  2. (countable) An eloquent utterance.

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Middle French

Noun

eloquence f (uncountable)

  1. eloquence (quality of being eloquent)
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