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eloquence

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eloquence /ˈɛləkwəns/ noun
eloquence
/ˈɛləkwəns/
noun
Learner's definition of ELOQUENCE
[noncount]
: the ability to speak or write well and in an effective way雄辩;流利的口才;流畅的文笔
TOEFL BNC: 18873 COCA: 16655

eloquence

noun

el·​o·​quence ˈe-lə-kwən(t)s How to pronounce eloquence (audio)
1
: discourse marked by force and persuasiveness
also : the art or power of using such discourse
2
: the quality of forceful or persuasive expressiveness

Example Sentences

The senator's eloquence is well known. She spoke with eloquence on the need for better schools.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin ēloquentia, noun derivative of ēloquent-, ēloquens "capable of speech, expressing oneself fluently, eloquent"

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of eloquence was in the 14th century
TOEFL BNC: 18873 COCA: 16655

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