ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Explication

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Explication is a noun meaning The act of opening or unfolding.

Meaning

The act of opening or unfolding.

More Meanings

  1. The sense given by an expositor.
  2. (dated or formal) The act of explaining; an explanation.

Example Sentences

Her anthemic "Who Stands For Life" is a powerful explication of what it means to be "pro-life".

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include explanation, unfolding, expounding, opening, evolution, apertion.

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