Erläutern
Example: Der Professor musste seine Argumente ausführlich erläutern.
Definition
"Erläutern" means to explain or clarify something in detail, often to make a concept or argument easier to understand. It involves providing additional information or examples to ensure the listener or reader fully comprehends the subject being discussed.
Etymology
The word "erläutern" originates from the German prefix "er-" combined with "läutern," which means to purify or clarify. Originally, it carried the sense of making something clear or pure, which evolved into the modern meaning of explaining or elucidating a topic.
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