Word Type

Verb

Adjective

The word "explicate" can be used as verb and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

explicatable explicature misexplicate reexplicate unexplicated

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

conjecture hypothecate hypothesise hypothesize inform speculate suppose theorise theorize

Manner Of

speculate

Related Terms

complicate explication explicative explicator explicit overelaborate

Related Terms

analyze detail elucidate explain explication explicative explicator explicit meticulous

Similar Terms

acquire develop evolve

Synonym Network

explain

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