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explication

/ˌɛksplɪˈkeɪʃən/

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Visual illustration for the word "deeper" - (of a physical distance) Extending far away from a point of reference, especially downwards.
deeperadjective
/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. "

Visual illustration for the word "students" - A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.
studentsnoun
/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Visual illustration for the word "understand" - 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.
understandverb
/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. "

Visual illustration for the word "meaning" - (of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.
meaningnoun
/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." "

Visual illustration for the word "teacher" - A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.
teachernoun
/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

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

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

Visual illustration for the word "explaining" - To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
explainingverb
/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

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

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Visual illustration for the word "opening" - To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.
openingverb
/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."

Visual illustration for the word "expositor" - A person who expounds; a commentator.
expositornoun
/ɪkˈspɑzɪtər/ /ˌɛkspoʊˈzɪtər/

A person who expounds; a commentator.

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

Visual illustration for the word "helped" - To provide assistance to (someone or something).
helpedverb
/hɛlpt/

To provide assistance to (someone or something).

"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."

Visual illustration for the word "unfolding" - To undo a folding.
unfoldingverb
/ʌnˈfoʊldɪŋ/

To undo a folding.

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

Visual illustration for the word "explanation" - The act or process of explaining.
explanationnoun
/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

Visual illustration for the word "hidden" - Located or positioned out of sight; not visually apparent.
hiddenadjective
/ˈhɪd(ə)n/

Located or positioned out of sight; not visually apparent.

"hidden treasure; hidden talents"