🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Aufklärung

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈaʊ̯fˌklæːʁʊŋ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Eclaircissement/ɛk.lɛʁ.sis.mɑ̃/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Aufklärung des Themas war notwendig."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of making something clear or easier to understand.

    "The professor's lecture provided an éclaircissement of the complex theory."
  2. 2

    A clarification or explanation.

    "After the meeting, she sent an éclaircissement regarding the project's objectives."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'éclaircissement' originates from the French word 'éclaircir', meaning 'to clarify'. It evolved in the 18th century, reflecting a shift towards more abstract uses in philosophical and literary contexts.

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