Synonyms for explication

Most common

explanation · interpretation · illustration · exposition

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The act of opening or unfolding.

Related words

Word family

explicate explicator explicit

Forms

Plural

explications → explanations, expositions, interpretations, illustrations…

Example sentences

• explanation We shouldn't accept his explanation at face value.
• interpretation His interpretation of this matter is too one-sided.
• illustration She gave an illustration of how to pitch a tent.
• exposition A detective novel has more dialog than exposition.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

8 letters

solution³

10 letters

exposition⁴

11 letters

development⁴, explanation⁴, elucidation

12 letters

illustration⁴

14 letters

interpretation⁵

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (solution³ = 3 syllables).