explicate — to explain something in detail, especially a piece of writing or an idea
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to explain something in detail, especially a piece of writing or an idea
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈekspləkeɪt/
Korean meaning: 자세히 설명하다, 해석하다
Korean pronunciation: **익**스플리케이트
Example Sentences
- My math teacher can explicate even the most confusing equations, unlike my cooking skills which remain a mystery even to myself.
- The literary critic explicated the poem's hidden meanings and symbolism.
- Could you explicate why my smartphone is smarter than me but still can't make coffee?
explicate
VERB//ˈekspləkeɪt//
to explain something in detail, especially a piece of writing or an idea
Breaking down complex ideas in detail
Explicate each step, dedicate to medicate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin explicatus, the past participle of explicare, meaning 'to unfold' or 'to explain.' The word combines ex- (out) and plicare (to fold), reflecting the metaphorical idea of unfolding something to reveal its meaning.
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📝Examples
“My math teacher can explicate even the most confusing equations, unlike my cooking skills which remain a mystery even to myself.”
“The literary critic explicated the poem's hidden meanings and symbolism.”
“Could you explicate why my smartphone is smarter than me but still can't make coffee?”
“The scientist explicated the research findings to the committee.”
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