eloquence
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See also: éloquence
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Old French eloquence, from Latin eloquentia.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
eloquence (countable and uncountable, plural eloquences)
- The quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.
- speak with eloquence
- express oneself with eloquence
- (countable) An eloquent utterance.
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing
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Further reading[edit]
Middle French[edit]
Noun[edit]
eloquence f (uncountable)
- eloquence (quality of being eloquent)
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