Nov 8, 2013 · Is there a difference in meaning between the words 'explain' and 'explicate', or are they interchangeable? It seems that explicate is just a very formal (pretentious?) version of explain, that i...

1 "Elucidate" and "explicate" are both million-dollar words to describe the action of explaining something. To my ear, the former, with its "lucid" root, emphasizes clarity of result. The latter ("explain") …

Jul 4, 2015 · Explicate is more restricted and specific in use than the foregoing [clarify and elucidate]. It refers to a point-by-point discussion of a complex matter, especially as in the paraphrase and …

Which of the following expressions is correct? Explain me. Explain to me. I know that explain it to me is correct, but I want to know which one of the above is valid.

Mar 31, 2011 · For the opposing concept, there were two choices: explicate (to unfold), or explain (to make flat). Note that these words are still valid synonyms in English. From this position it seems …

Apr 16, 2021 · I have a hard time telling what's the difference between using "implication" and "explanation" in the following passage: Even fatal pathogens can achieve …

2 I would say you are absolutely correct. The object of explain should be a thing that requires, or at least allows, an actual explanation. A reason is itself a type of explanation (in a way), and thus explaining …

Oct 10, 2012 · What is the difference between "explain" and "describe"? When to use one over the other?

Sep 29, 2011 · An NGram of "he inexplicably [did sth]" against unexplainably, shows we simply don't use that second form. Curious, really, given that explain is far more common than explicate overall.

May 18, 2019 · Definition is a statement expressing the essential nature of something (Merriam-Webster). Definition of something tells you "what that is, what's its essence." A car can be defined as …