transitive verb. 1 : to give a detailed explanation of. 2 : to develop the implications of : analyze logically.
Is explication the same as explanation?
Any difference in meaning? Explanation is the general word for explaining anything that's puzzling or unclear. Explication is used mainly in the context of unfolding the meaning of a literary text, as in literary criticism or textual interpretation.
What is the synonym of explain?
synonyms for explain
- analyze.
- clarify.
- define.
- demonstrate.
- describe.
- disclose.
- expound.
- illustrate.
