explication

noun

Definition of explicationnext
as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear any explication of Einstein's theory of relativity probably wouldn't help me much

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  1. explanation
  2. interpretation
  3. illustration
Noun
  • That’s the only reasonable explanation for what happened to Our Flag Means Death.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Then again, so is the emotional explanation provided by filmmaker David Lynch, who was in the crowd at the Beatles’ Coliseum show.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of explanation
Noun
  • But under-utilization is up to interpretation, district attorney Dan Hoying explained at a recent school board meeting.
    Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Escola’s upcoming replacement, Betty Gilpin, opens up exciting possibilities of new interpretation, so hopefully this play becomes a lasting American institution in its own right.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of interpretation
Noun
  • There are two styles, animation and illustration, with a third style coming at a later date.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Teaching Tips Uncover more of the archaeological findings of Çatalhöyük: Visit the Çatalhöyük Research Project website, which contains archive reports, illustrations, photographs, an extensive bibliography, and more.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of illustration
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