explication

Definition of Explication in English :

1. explication

the act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc.

2. explication

a detailed explanation of the meaning of something

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Explication

noun

1.

the act or process of explicating

2.

analysis or interpretation, esp of a literary passage or work or philosophical doctrine

3.

a comprehensive exposition or description

tr.v. ex·pli·cat·ed, ex·pli·cat·ing, ex·pli·cates

To make clear the meaning of; explain. See Synonyms at explain.