eloquence

See also: éloquence

English

Etymology

From Old French eloquence, from Latin eloquentia.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɛləkwəns/
  • Hyphenation: el‧o‧quence

Noun

eloquence (countable and uncountable, plural eloquences)

  1. The quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.

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Middle French

Noun

eloquence f (uncountable)

  1. eloquence (quality of being eloquent)
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