Elicited

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/

Elicited (adj)

  1. Information that was obtained by asking questions or encouraging someone to speak.
  2. A feeling or reaction that was caused or brought out in someone.

Elicited (verb)

  1. To obtain information by asking questions or guiding a person to respond.
  2. To cause a reaction, answer, or feeling in someone.

Examples

  • The teacher elicited answers by asking short questions.
  • The detective elicited clues from the suspect.

Elicited (adjective)

Examples

  • The interview produced elicited details from the witness.
  • Her notes include elicited facts that support the report.