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explications

noun

plural of explication
as in explanations
a statement that makes something clear any explication of Einstein's theory of relativity probably wouldn't help me much

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  1. explanations
  2. interpretations
  3. illustrations
Noun
  • Own the outcome immediately, fix the problem publicly and leave the defensive explanations out of it.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Public libraries offer free SHSAT books with instructions, explanations, and complete sample tests, along with free online tutoring.
    — Wai Wah Chin, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of explanations
Noun
  • Softer interpretations of the trench were ruched, pouffed and purposefully wrinkled.
    — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Her recent albums Bright Lights and The Deep End feature her interpretations of everyone from Nick Drake to Billie Eilish.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of interpretations
Noun
  • Along with sizable paintings from iconic American artists such as Norman Rockwell and Frida Kahlo, the museum features galleries with comic books, manga, and other illustrations that have historically been viewed only between paper pages.
    — Nava Rawls, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The bride also put particular care into the invitations and paper goods throughout the weekend, hiring calligrapher Emily Snyder to create playful illustrations for the designs.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of illustrations
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“Explications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explications. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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