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explicating

 

[ ˈɛksplɪˌkeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

clarifying information

To explicate means to make clear or explicit; to explain in detail. It often involves interpreting or analyzing a text, theory, or concept to reveal its meaning. This process may require examining various elements, such as language, historical context, and intended audience. Explication can also occur in discussions or presentations, where the speaker prepares to break down complex ideas for better understanding.

Synonyms

clarify, elucidate, explain, interpret

Examples of usage

  • The teacher spent an hour explicating the themes of the novel.
  • The professor did an excellent job explicating the philosophical arguments.
  • In her presentation, she focused on explicating the results of the study.

Translations

Translations of the word "explicating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explicando

🇮🇳 व्याख्या करना

🇩🇪 erklären

🇮🇩 menjelaskan

🇺🇦 пояснення

🇵🇱 wyjaśnianie

🇯🇵 説明する

🇫🇷 expliquer

🇪🇸 explicando

🇹🇷 açıklama

🇰🇷 설명하다

🇸🇦 تفسير

🇨🇿 vysvětlování

🇸🇰 vysvetľovanie

🇨🇳 解释

🇸🇮 razlaganje

🇮🇸 útskýring

🇰🇿 түсіндіру

🇬🇪 განმარტება

🇦🇿 izah etmək

🇲🇽 explicando

Etymology

The term 'explicate' originates from the Latin word 'explicare', which means 'to unfold' or 'to explain'. 'Explicitus'—the past participle of 'explicare'—also plays a role, indicating the notion of making something clear and open. The word entered the English language in the early 19th century, evolving to specifically denote a systematic and detailed analysis of a subject or text. As literary criticism and detailed analysis of philosophical texts gained importance during this period, the need for a term like 'explicate' became apparent within academic and literary circles. Over time, the verb has expanded its usage to encompass various contexts beyond literature, reflecting its versatility in communication and education.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,780 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.