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ELUCIDATION Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word elucidation. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word elucidation. (close relations)
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clarification
nounn
noun

• an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding

• the act of removing solid particles from a liquid

illumination
nounn
noun

• a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

• the degree of visibility of your environment

• an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding

• the luminous flux incident on a unit area

• painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

annotation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a comment or instruction (usually added)

• the act of adding notes

commentary
nounn
noun

• a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material

description
nounn
noun

• a statement that represents something in words

• the act of describing something

• sort or variety

enlightenment
nounn
noun

• education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge

• a movement in Europe from about 1650 until 1800 that advocated the use of reason and individualism instead of tradition and established doctrine

• (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness

explanation
nounn
noun

• a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

• thought that makes something comprehensible

• the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible

explication
nounn
noun

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

• a detailed explanation of the meaning of something

illustration
nounn
noun

• artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

• showing by example

• an item of information that is typical of a class or group

• a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used to make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand

interpretation
nounn
noun

• a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

• the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

• an explanation that results from interpreting something

• an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

Best Hypernyms For ELUCIDATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for elucidation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for CLARIFICATION

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