(n) an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding, Syn. illumination, elucidation, Example:the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. [ Cf. F. élucidation. ] A making clear; the act of elucidating or that which elucidates, as an explanation, an exposition, an illustration; as, one example may serve for further elucidation of the subject. [ 1913 Webster ]