How Do You Spell EXPLICATING?

Pronunciation: [ɛksplɪkˈe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "explicating" is spelled with three syllables: ex-pli-cat-ing. The first syllable "ex" is pronounced as /ɛks/, the second syllable "pli" is pronounced as /pli/, the third syllable "cat" is pronounced as /kæt/, and the final syllable "ing" is pronounced as /ɪŋ/. The word means to make something clear or explain in detail. It is commonly used in academic and scholarly contexts, particularly in fields like literature and philosophy.

EXPLICATING Meaning and Definition

1. Explicating refers to the act or process of making something clear, comprehensible, and explicit by providing a detailed analysis, explanation, or interpretation. It involves elucidating the meaning, essence, or significance of a concept, idea, text, or argument, and removing any ambiguity or confusion that may exist.

   When explicating, one methodically examines and breaks down the subject matter, often through careful examination, investigation, and dissection. This process commonly involves identifying and defining key terms, examining the context and background of the subject, and making connections between different parts to enhance understanding.

   Explicating is typically used in fields such as literature, philosophy, linguistics, and critical analysis. In literature, for example, it involves analyzing a text's themes, symbols, and plot developments to shed light on the author's intentions and deeper layers of meaning. In philosophy, explicating may involve clarifying complex concepts, theories, or arguments to elucidate their logical structure or significance.

   The goal of explicating is to make information more accessible, understandable, and relatable to others. It often requires a clear and concise presentation of ideas, supported by evidence, examples, or reasoning. It is frequently used to guide readers or listeners through complicated concepts or to help them recognize the underlying message, purpose, or implications of a particular work. Explicating can be seen as a valuable tool for enhancing comprehension, promoting critical thinking, and fostering meaningful communication.

Common Misspellings for EXPLICATING

• explioting
• exploitating
• explorating
• expliting
• emplicating
• explicatin
• expllicating
• expilcating
• exxplicating
• Expliciting
• explicatir
• exspiscating
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• exeplicating
• exaplicating
• expliciating
• explecating

Etymology of EXPLICATING

The word "explicating" is derived from the Latin verb "explicare". It is formed by combining the prefix "ex-" (meaning out or thoroughly) and the root "plicare" (meaning to fold or to weave). The verb "explicare" means to unfold or untangle, both literally and metaphorically. Over time, "explicare" made its way into Late Latin and Old French before being borrowed into English in the late 16th century as "explicate". The present participle form of "explicate" is "explicating", which is commonly used to refer to the act of analyzing, clarifying, or making something clear and comprehensible.

Similar spelling words for EXPLICATING

• exfoliation,
• explicate,
• exfoliate,
• explanation,
• explicable,
• explicandum,
• exploitation,
• explication,
• exploration,
• exploitative,
• explicit,
• exploitive,
• explicitness,
• exploiting,
• Expecting,
• exploding.

Conjugate verb Explicating

CONDITIONAL

I would explicate

we would explicate

you would explicate

he/she/it would explicate

they would explicate

FUTURE

I will explicate

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you will explicate

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they will explicate

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have explicated

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PAST

I explicated

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

I explicate

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PRESENT PERFECT

I have explicated

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