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explicate in German

explicate in German is explizieren, haarklein erläutern — explicate means explain something in detail, drawing out its meaning and implications point by point.

explicate in German

explizieren
verb
(transitive) To explain meticulously or in great detail.
haarklein erläutern
verb
(transitive) To explain meticulously or in great detail.

What does "explicate" mean?

  1. verb Explain something in detail, drawing out its meaning and implications point by point.
    "The essay explicates the poem's central image line by line."
  2. verb Analyse a text closely, setting out what each part does and how the whole works.
    "Students are asked to explicate a sonnet of their choosing."
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explicate in a sentence

  • The essay explicates the poem's central image line by line.
  • She spent an hour explicating the clause for the committee.
  • Students are asked to explicate a sonnet of their choosing.

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What is "explicate" in German?

"explicate" in German is explizieren, haarklein erläutern. explicate means: Explain something in detail, drawing out its meaning and implications point by point.

How do you use "explicate" in a sentence?

Example: "The essay explicates the poem's central image line by line." In German, "explicate" is explizieren, haarklein erläutern.

Are there other ways to say "explicate" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "explicate": explizieren, haarklein erläutern.

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