ex·pli·cate ( k spl -k t )
tr.v. ex·pli·cat·ed, ex·pli·cat·ing, ex·pli·cates
To make clear the meaning of; explain. See Synonyms at explain.
[Latin explic
re, explict-, to unfold, explain : ex-, ex- + plicre, to fold; see plek- in Indo-European roots.]
ex
pli·cation n.
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pli·cator n. |
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explication [ˌɛksplɪˈkeɪʃən]
n
1. the act or process of explicating
2. analysis or interpretation, esp of a literary passage or work or philosophical doctrine
3. a comprehensive exposition or description
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Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | explication - the act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc.
explanation - the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible; "I heard his explanation of the accident"
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| 2. | explication - a detailed explanation of the meaning of something
explanation, account - a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account"
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explication
noun explanation, resolution, demonstration, description, definition, interpretation, illustration, clarification, exposition, simplification, elucidation his explication of the major concepts of modern physics
