elucidation

noun

Definition of elucidationnext
as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear the candidate issued what were supposed to be elucidations of his earlier statements, but they did little to quell the controversy

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  1. explanation
  2. interpretation
  3. illustration
Noun
  • The movement occurred without a clear explanation, such as an injury to a star player.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Another possible explanation is that the oarfish got stuck in a current and couldn’t go back down into deeper waters.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of explanation
Noun
  • That interpretation reached something of a tipping point with the September 30 death of Creel, one of Broadway’s most popular leading men of musicals and much beloved for his LGBTQ+ activism.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Kardashian’s modern interpretation of the historic piece included layering it with pearl necklaces and completing the look with an ivory cape-style coat.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of interpretation
Noun
  • Among the handouts was a bookmark with an illustration of a voting booth and two children outside.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
  • This deceptive game is the perfect illustration of modern marketing.
    Drew Gerber, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of illustration
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