Explication (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Related Words
Meaning 2
A detailed explanation of the meaning of something.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The professor provided a lengthy explication of the poem's metaphors and symbolism, helping the students to better understand its underlying themes.
- The writer's explication of the novel's plot twists and character motivations added depth and complexity to the literary analysis.
- The teacher's explication of the mathematical concept made it clear for the first time to many students in the class.
- The art historian's explication of the painting's use of color and light shed new light on its historical significance.
- The philosopher's explication of the complex theory made it accessible to a broad audience.