Explication

/ˌɛk.splɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The process of making something clear or explaining.
The teacher's explication of the poem helped the students understand its deeper meanings.
A detailed explanation or interpretation of a text or a work of art.
The critic's explication of the novel revealed themes that many readers had overlooked.
An explanation that clarifies or elucidates a specific point.
In his explication of the scientific theory, the professor used simple language to ensure comprehension.

Etymology

From Latin 'explicatio', from 'explicare' meaning 'to unfold, explain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

close explication
A thorough and detailed explanation of a specific point or idea.
philosophical explication
A detailed analysis aimed at clarifying philosophical concepts.

Related Words

explain
To make something clear or easy to understand.
elucidate
To make something clear; to explain.

Slang Meanings

A deep dive into something.
Let's get into an explication of that meme.