Explication and Paraphrase

Explication

Explication noun - A statement that makes something clear.
Usage example: any explication of Einstein's theory of relativity probably wouldn't help me much
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Paraphrase and explication are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Paraphrase" instead a noun "Explication".

Paraphrase

Paraphrase noun - An instance of expressing something in different words.
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Explication and paraphrase are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explication" instead a noun "Paraphrase".

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