Explicandum

/ˌɛksplɪˈkændəm/ noun, singular

Definition

Something that needs to be explained; a specific thing or phenomenon requiring clarification.

Etymology

From Latin explicandum (something to be explained), gerundive form of explicare (to unfold/explain), with singular -um ending.

Kelly Says

In formal logic and philosophy, your explicandum is what you're trying to explain—it's the mystery, and your explicans is the explanation you provide. It's learned Latin for 'the thing to explain!'

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