elicided

Elicited is the past tense and past participle of the verb elicit. To elicit means to draw out or bring forth something, such as a response, information, or a reaction. It often implies a gentle or indirect method of obtaining something, rather than demanding it. For example, a skillful interviewer might elicit information from a reluctant witness by asking carefully worded questions. Similarly, a piece of music might elicit a strong emotional response from a listener. The word is derived from the Latin word elicere, meaning to draw out. It can be used in various contexts, including psychology, communication, and even in descriptions of natural phenomena where a stimulus causes a particular outcome.