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explication

/ˌɛksplɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The act of opening or unfolding.

Examples :

"The teacher's explication of the poem made its hidden meaning clear to the students. "
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deeper adjective

/ˈdiːpə/ /ˈdipɚ/

(of a physical distance) Extending far away from a point of reference, especially downwards.

"The ocean is much deeper near the coast than it is a mile offshore. "

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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meaning noun

/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

(of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.

"The meaning of the teacher's hand gesture was clear: "Pay attention." "

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teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

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explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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opening verb

/ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/ /ˈoʊ.pənɪŋ/

To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.

"Turn the doorknob to open the door."

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expositor noun

/ɪkˈspɑzɪtər/ /ˌɛkspoʊˈzɪtər/

A person who expounds; a commentator.

"Professor Thompson, the renowned expositor of Shakespeare, captivated his students with his insightful interpretations. "

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helped verb

/hɛlpt/

To provide assistance to (someone or something).

"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."

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unfolding verb

/ʌnˈfoʊldɪŋ/

To undo a folding.

"to unfold a map; to unfold a tablecloth; she unpacks the new dress and unfolds it carefully"

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explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

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hidden adjective

/ˈhɪd(ə)n/

Located or positioned out of sight; not visually apparent.

"hidden treasure; hidden talents"