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Definitions for Expatiation
[1] to enlarge in discourse or writing; be copious in description or discussion: to expatiate upon a theme.
[2] Archaic . to move or wander about intellectually, imaginatively, etc., without restraint.
[3] (foll by on or upon ) to enlarge (on a theme, topic, etc) at length or in detail; elaborate (on)
[4] rare to wander about
Words related to Expatiation
expatiatelecture, elaboration, dissertation, homily, exhortation, harangue, descant, recitation, declamation, spiel, discourse, allocution, oration, monologue, epilogue, sermon, disquisition, screed, peroration, development
Words nearby Expatiation
expatiateexpansive, expansive bit, expansive classification, expansivity, expat, expatiate, expatriate, expatriation, expect, expectancy, expectant
Origin of Expatiation
e1530–40; < Latin expatiātus past participle of ex(s)patiārī to wander, digress, equivalent to ex- ex-1 + spatiārī to walk about, derivative of spatium space; see -ate1
Other words from Expatiation
ex·pa·ti·a·tion , noun
ex·pa·ti·a·tor , noun
Word origin for Expatiation
eC16: from Latin exspatiārī to digress, from spatiārī to walk about
Synonyms for Expatiation
lecture, allocution, declamation, descant, discourse, disquisition, dissertation, epilogue, exhortation, harangue, homily, monologue, oration, peroration, recitation, screed, sermon, spiel, chalk talk, prelection