Definition of EXPLICATION

explication

Plural: explications

Noun

  • the act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc.
  • a detailed explanation of the meaning of something
  • The act of opening or unfolding.
  • The act of explaining; an explanation.
  • The sense given by an expositor.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French explication, from Latin explicatio, explicationem.

Scrabble Score: 22

explication is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 26

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