English

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Etymology

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Back-formation from eloqu(ent) +‎ -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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eloquate (third-person singular simple present eloquates, present participle eloquating, simple past and past participle eloquated)

  1. (transitive, US, proscribed, rare) To convey meaning with complete clarity and perfect grammar and punctuation.
    He wanted to eloquate his thoughts on the subject of etymology.