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enun·ci·ate (ē nun′sē āt′, i-; also, -s̸hē-)
transitive verb enunciated -·at′ed, enunciating -·at′·ing
- to state definitely; express in a systematic way to enunciate a theory
- to announce; proclaim
- to pronounce (words), esp. clearly and distinctly
Etymology: < L enuntiatus, pp. of enuntiare < e-, out + nuntiare, to announce < nuntius, a messenger
intransitive verb
to pronounce words, esp. clearly and distinctly; articulate
Related Forms:
- enunciation enun′·cia′·tion (-sē ā′-) noun
- enunciative enun′·cia′·tive (-āt′iv, -ə tiv) adjective
- enunciator enun′·cia′·tor noun
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