Explication is a nouna word that names a person, place, thing, or idea for a detailed explanation or a careful making-clear of meaning. It is often used in writing, analysiscareful examination of something by breaking it into parts, and academicrelating to schools, study, or scholarly work discussion.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌɛkspləˈkeɪʃən/
Easy pronunciation: eks-pluh-KAY-shun (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the third syllable, KAY.
Noun meaning a detailed explanation of the meaning of something.
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Explication Meaning
a full, careful explanation
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a detailed explanation of the meaning of something
Example: The professor gave an explication of the poem’s central image.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- explanation — The closest everyday synonym for this sense.
- interpretation — Works when the focus is on explaining the meaning of words, text, or symbols.
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Other Meanings of Explication
Meaning 2
the act of making meaning clearer
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc.
Example: The explication of the symbol helped the class understand the passage.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- explanation — A general substitute when the emphasis is on making something clear.
- interpretation — Fits when the sense involves explaining signs, text, or symbols.
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Explication Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- explanation
- interpretation
the act of making meaning clearer
- explanation
- interpretation
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse explication with expulsion, which means forcing someone out.
- It is not the same as a simple summary; explication usually involves close, detailed analysis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does explication mean?
Explication means a detailed explanation, especially one that works through the meaning of something carefully.
What is a simple synonym for explication?
Explanation is the simplest synonym in most contexts.
Is explication used in everyday English?
It is understood in English, but it is more common in academic, literary, or formal writing.
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