EXPATIATION Synonyms

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

• a graphic or vivid verbal description

• a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects

• representation by drawing or painting etc

• a statement that represents something in words

• the act of describing something

• sort or variety

• extended verbal expression in speech or writing

• an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

• an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

• to consider or examine in speech or writing

• carry on a conversation

• talk at length and formally about a topic

• an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

• an exchange of views on some topic

• addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail

• the result of improving something

• a discussion that provides additional information

• marked by elaborately complex detail

• developing in intricate and painstaking detail

• 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

• 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

• a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

• a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display

• an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse

• (music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur

• a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

• 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

• 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