explicate meaning

UK US /ˈɛkspləkeɪt/ 3 syllables

explicate (verb): make plain and comprehensible.

explicate has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

explicate as a verb

  1. make plain and comprehensible
    • He explained the laws of physics to his students

    Synonyms: explain

    Type of: inform

    Kinds: rede, account for, naturalize, clarify, comment

    Related forms: explication

  2. elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
    • Could you develop the ideas in your thesis

    Synonyms: formulate, develop

    Type of: speculate

    Kinds: mature, redevelop

    Related forms: explication

How to pronounce explicate

explicate is pronounced /ˈɛkspləkeɪt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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