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expatiation

/ɛksˌpætɪˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does expatiation mean?

noun

The act of explaining or elaborating something in detail, often to the point of tediousness.

Example

"The professor's expatiation on the historical context of the novel went on for hours, leaving many students struggling to stay awake."

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