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eloquence
What does eloquence mean?
eloquence (noun): powerful and effective language.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use eloquence in a sentence?
How do you pronounce eloquence?
/ˈɛləkwəns/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does eloquence come from?
From Middle English eloquence, from Old French eloquence, from Latin ēloquentia.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of eloquence?
Words related to eloquence
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “eloquence” mean?
a licensed medical practitioner
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a son of your brother or sister
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powerful and effective language
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a fortified defensive structure
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Which word is closest in meaning to “eloquence”?
fluency
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biology
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amateur
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custody
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