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explication

Explication (noun) means the act of opening or unfolding.

noun
1
The act of opening or unfolding.
2
The act of explaining; an explanation.
3
The sense given by an expositor.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French explication and its etymon Latin explicātiō, explicātiōnem. By surface analysis, explicate + -ion.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of explication?

"explication" (noun) means the act of opening or unfolding.

What are the different meanings of explication?

"explication" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of opening or unfolding; 2. The act of explaining; an explanation; 3. The sense given by an expositor.

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