Definition
- (verb) To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
- (verb) To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something. “Did you elicit a response?”
- (verb) To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason
Word stats
- Eliciting contains 9 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 4.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 12.
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Words starting with ELI
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Words ending with ING
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Frequently asked questions
What does Eliciting mean?
To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
How many letters are in Eliciting?
Eliciting has 9 letters.
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