Elucidation and Exposition

Elucidation

Elucidation noun - A statement that makes something clear.
Usage example: the candidate issued what were supposed to be elucidations of his earlier statements, but they did little to quell the controversy
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Synonyms for Elucidation

Exposition is a synonym for elucidation in explanation topic. In some cases you can use "Exposition" instead a noun "Elucidation", when it comes to topics like comment, clarification, commentary, explain. popular alternative

Exposition

Exposition noun - A statement that makes something clear.
Usage example: the astronomer's exposition of white dwarfs was a little helpful
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Synonyms for Exposition

Elucidation is a synonym for exposition in explanation topic. You can use "Elucidation" instead a noun "Exposition", if it concerns topics such as commentary, comment, explain, clarification. popular alternative

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further further elucidation further exposition
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