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explicated

 

[ ˈɛk.plɪ.keɪ.tɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to explain

Explicated means to explain something in detail. It involves clarifying and making something understandable by breaking it down into its component parts.

Synonyms

clarified, elucidated, explained, interpreted

Examples of usage

  • The teacher explicated the complex theory to the students.
  • In her thesis, she explicated the significance of cultural references in literature.
  • The article explicated the implications of the new policy on education.

Translations

Translations of the word "explicated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explicado

🇮🇳 व्याख्यायित

🇩🇪 erläutert

🇮🇩 dijelaskan

🇺🇦 пояснений

🇵🇱 wyjaśniony

🇯🇵 説明された

🇫🇷 expliqué

🇪🇸 explicado

🇹🇷 açıklanan

🇰🇷 설명된

🇸🇦 موضح

🇨🇿 vysvětlený

🇸🇰 vysvetlený

🇨🇳 解释的

🇸🇮 razložen

🇮🇸 útskýrt

🇰🇿 түсіндірілген

🇬🇪 გასაგები

🇦🇿 izah edilmiş

🇲🇽 explicado

Etymology

The term 'explicated' comes from the Latin word 'explicare', which means 'to unfold, to explain'. 'Explicare' itself is a combination of 'ex-', meaning 'out', and 'plicare', meaning 'to fold'. This etymology emphasizes the process of unfolding complex ideas and making their meanings clear. Over time, the word has evolved in English to specifically refer to the act of providing a detailed explanation. It is often used in academic and intellectual contexts to signify a thorough breakdown of ideas or theories, making it a favorite among educators and scholars who seek to clarify intricate concepts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,803, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.