See also: éloquence

English edit

Etymology edit

From Old French eloquence, from Latin eloquentia.

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

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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Noun edit

eloquence f (uncountable)

  1. eloquence (quality of being eloquent)