The difference between Elucidation and Explanation

When used as nouns, elucidation means a making clear, whereas explanation means the act or process of explaining.


check bellow for the other definitions of Elucidation and Explanation

  1. Elucidation as a noun:

    A making clear; the act of elucidating or that which elucidates, as an explanation, an exposition, an illustration

  1. Explanation as a noun:

    The act or process of explaining.

    Examples:

    "The explanation was long and drawn-out."

  2. Explanation as a noun:

    Something that explains, makes understandable.

    Examples:

    "An explanation for the UFO sightings was easily found."

  3. Explanation as a noun:

    A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation.