explication

ex·pli·cate  (kspl-kt)

tr.v. ex·pli·cat·ed, ex·pli·cat·ing, ex·pli·cates

To make clear the meaning of; explain. See Synonyms at explain.

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[Latin explicre, explict-, to unfold, explain : ex-, ex- + plicre, to fold; see plek- in Indo-European roots.]

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expli·cation n.

expli·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

Thesaurus

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"
	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

Translations

explication [ˌɛksplɪˈkeɪʃ^ən] n (= explanation) → explication f

explication

n (form) → Erläuterung f, → Ausführung f