Word for “realizing something after an explanation”
For instance, if I wrote "word" with poor handwriting, and you couldn't tell what it was, but then I told you that it said "word", and you replied, "Ah, I see how it could say word." Is there a word describing this type of after-the-fact realization?
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For instance, if I wrote "word" with poor handwriting, and you couldn't tell what it was, but then I told you that it said "word", and you replied, "Ah, I see how it could say word." Is there a word describing this type of after-the-fact realization?
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You might check synonyms of eureka or eureka moment.
– Hot Licks
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For instance, if I wrote "word" with poor handwriting, and you couldn't tell what it was, but then I told you that it said "word", and you replied, "Ah, I see how it could say word." Is there a word describing this type of after-the-fact realization?
single-word-requests
edited 19 mins ago
Kris
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asked 6 hours ago
Andrew WangAndrew Wang
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For instance, if I wrote "word" with poor handwriting, and you couldn't tell what it was, but then I told you that it said "word", and you replied, "Ah, I see how it could say word." Is there a word describing this type of after-the-fact realization?
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single-word-requests
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Kris
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Andrew WangAndrew Wang
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edited 19 mins ago
Kris
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asked 6 hours ago
Andrew WangAndrew Wang
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edited 19 mins ago
Kris
32.6k541118
edited 19 mins ago
Kris
32.6k541118
edited 19 mins ago
Kris
32.6k541118
32.6k541118
asked 6 hours ago
Andrew WangAndrew Wang
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asked 6 hours ago
Andrew WangAndrew Wang
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asked 6 hours ago
Andrew WangAndrew Wang
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You might check synonyms of eureka or eureka moment.
– Hot Licks
4 hours ago
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You might check synonyms of eureka or eureka moment.
– Hot Licks
4 hours ago
You might check synonyms of eureka or eureka moment.
– Hot Licks
4 hours ago
You might check synonyms of eureka or eureka moment.
– Hot Licks
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I like the informal definition of “click” (from OED):
click
(verb, informal):
Become suddenly clear or understandable.
‘I wasn't used to such good treatment, then it clicked: we were wearing suits’
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If someone 'sees' something after an explanation it is 'enlightenment'.
The action of bringing someone to a state of greater knowledge, understanding, or insight; the state of being enlightened in this way. Also: an instance of this.
OED
1990 Shareware Mag. Nov.–Dec. 9/1 This column is a place to network with other users for mutual enlightenment
answered 5 hours ago
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Elucidate (verb) or elucidation (noun). Both require explanation to bring about a sense of greater learning.
Merriam-Webster on elucidate:
(transitive) : to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
(intransitive) : to give a clarifying explanation
Here's two examples based on what you wrote:
At first I didn't understand the inscription, but you elucidated it for me.
You provided elucidation to me, and for that I thank you.
answered 4 hours ago
TaliesinMerlinTaliesinMerlin
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That’s the word for explaining, not for the realization that comes after the elucidation.
– Jim
4 hours ago
The thing is made lucid in your understanding by explanation or analysis. How is that different than realization?
– TaliesinMerlin
4 hours ago
OP is asking for something more like “ah ha moment” imho
– Jim
4 hours ago
Ahh. Okay. Then I think eureka is better than enlightenment or my answer, since both are bound up in the process rather than the realization itself.
– TaliesinMerlin
4 hours ago
If I don’t understand, you elucidate, I then realize.
– Jim
4 hours ago
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I like the informal definition of “click” (from OED):
click
(verb, informal):
Become suddenly clear or understandable.
‘I wasn't used to such good treatment, then it clicked: we were wearing suits’
answered 3 hours ago
mRottenmRotten
45327
add a comment |
I like the informal definition of “click” (from OED):
click
(verb, informal):
Become suddenly clear or understandable.
‘I wasn't used to such good treatment, then it clicked: we were wearing suits’
answered 3 hours ago
mRottenmRotten
45327
add a comment |
I like the informal definition of “click” (from OED):
click
(verb, informal):
Become suddenly clear or understandable.
‘I wasn't used to such good treatment, then it clicked: we were wearing suits’
answered 3 hours ago
mRottenmRotten
45327
I like the informal definition of “click” (from OED):
click
(verb, informal):
Become suddenly clear or understandable.
‘I wasn't used to such good treatment, then it clicked: we were wearing suits’
answered 3 hours ago
mRottenmRotten
45327
answered 3 hours ago
mRottenmRotten
45327
answered 3 hours ago
mRottenmRotten
45327
answered 3 hours ago
mRottenmRotten
45327
45327
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If someone 'sees' something after an explanation it is 'enlightenment'.
The action of bringing someone to a state of greater knowledge, understanding, or insight; the state of being enlightened in this way. Also: an instance of this.
OED
1990 Shareware Mag. Nov.–Dec. 9/1 This column is a place to network with other users for mutual enlightenment
answered 5 hours ago
Nigel JNigel J
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If someone 'sees' something after an explanation it is 'enlightenment'.
The action of bringing someone to a state of greater knowledge, understanding, or insight; the state of being enlightened in this way. Also: an instance of this.
OED
1990 Shareware Mag. Nov.–Dec. 9/1 This column is a place to network with other users for mutual enlightenment
answered 5 hours ago
Nigel JNigel J
17k94482
add a comment |
If someone 'sees' something after an explanation it is 'enlightenment'.
The action of bringing someone to a state of greater knowledge, understanding, or insight; the state of being enlightened in this way. Also: an instance of this.
OED
1990 Shareware Mag. Nov.–Dec. 9/1 This column is a place to network with other users for mutual enlightenment
answered 5 hours ago
Nigel JNigel J
17k94482
If someone 'sees' something after an explanation it is 'enlightenment'.
The action of bringing someone to a state of greater knowledge, understanding, or insight; the state of being enlightened in this way. Also: an instance of this.
OED
1990 Shareware Mag. Nov.–Dec. 9/1 This column is a place to network with other users for mutual enlightenment
answered 5 hours ago
Nigel JNigel J
17k94482
answered 5 hours ago
Nigel JNigel J
17k94482
answered 5 hours ago
Nigel JNigel J
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answered 5 hours ago
Nigel JNigel J
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Elucidate (verb) or elucidation (noun). Both require explanation to bring about a sense of greater learning.
Merriam-Webster on elucidate:
(transitive) : to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
(intransitive) : to give a clarifying explanation
Here's two examples based on what you wrote:
At first I didn't understand the inscription, but you elucidated it for me.
You provided elucidation to me, and for that I thank you.
answered 4 hours ago
TaliesinMerlinTaliesinMerlin
2,828520
That’s the word for explaining, not for the realization that comes after the elucidation.
– Jim
4 hours ago
The thing is made lucid in your understanding by explanation or analysis. How is that different than realization?
– TaliesinMerlin
4 hours ago
OP is asking for something more like “ah ha moment” imho
– Jim
4 hours ago
Ahh. Okay. Then I think eureka is better than enlightenment or my answer, since both are bound up in the process rather than the realization itself.
– TaliesinMerlin
4 hours ago
If I don’t understand, you elucidate, I then realize.
– Jim
4 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
Elucidate (verb) or elucidation (noun). Both require explanation to bring about a sense of greater learning.
Merriam-Webster on elucidate:
(transitive) : to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
(intransitive) : to give a clarifying explanation
Here's two examples based on what you wrote:
At first I didn't understand the inscription, but you elucidated it for me.
You provided elucidation to me, and for that I thank you.
answered 4 hours ago
TaliesinMerlinTaliesinMerlin
2,828520
That’s the word for explaining, not for the realization that comes after the elucidation.
– Jim
4 hours ago
The thing is made lucid in your understanding by explanation or analysis. How is that different than realization?
– TaliesinMerlin
4 hours ago
OP is asking for something more like “ah ha moment” imho
– Jim
4 hours ago
Ahh. Okay. Then I think eureka is better than enlightenment or my answer, since both are bound up in the process rather than the realization itself.
– TaliesinMerlin
4 hours ago
If I don’t understand, you elucidate, I then realize.
– Jim
4 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
Elucidate (verb) or elucidation (noun). Both require explanation to bring about a sense of greater learning.
Merriam-Webster on elucidate:
(transitive) : to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
(intransitive) : to give a clarifying explanation
Here's two examples based on what you wrote:
At first I didn't understand the inscription, but you elucidated it for me.
You provided elucidation to me, and for that I thank you.
answered 4 hours ago
TaliesinMerlinTaliesinMerlin
2,828520
Elucidate (verb) or elucidation (noun). Both require explanation to bring about a sense of greater learning.
Merriam-Webster on elucidate:
(transitive) : to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
(intransitive) : to give a clarifying explanation
Here's two examples based on what you wrote:
At first I didn't understand the inscription, but you elucidated it for me.
You provided elucidation to me, and for that I thank you.
answered 4 hours ago
TaliesinMerlinTaliesinMerlin
2,828520
answered 4 hours ago
TaliesinMerlinTaliesinMerlin
2,828520
answered 4 hours ago
TaliesinMerlinTaliesinMerlin
2,828520
answered 4 hours ago
TaliesinMerlinTaliesinMerlin
2,828520
2,828520
That’s the word for explaining, not for the realization that comes after the elucidation.
– Jim
4 hours ago
The thing is made lucid in your understanding by explanation or analysis. How is that different than realization?
– TaliesinMerlin
4 hours ago
OP is asking for something more like “ah ha moment” imho
– Jim
4 hours ago
Ahh. Okay. Then I think eureka is better than enlightenment or my answer, since both are bound up in the process rather than the realization itself.
– TaliesinMerlin
4 hours ago
If I don’t understand, you elucidate, I then realize.
– Jim
4 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
That’s the word for explaining, not for the realization that comes after the elucidation.
– Jim
4 hours ago
The thing is made lucid in your understanding by explanation or analysis. How is that different than realization?
– TaliesinMerlin
4 hours ago
OP is asking for something more like “ah ha moment” imho
– Jim
4 hours ago
Ahh. Okay. Then I think eureka is better than enlightenment or my answer, since both are bound up in the process rather than the realization itself.
– TaliesinMerlin
4 hours ago
If I don’t understand, you elucidate, I then realize.
– Jim
4 hours ago
That’s the word for explaining, not for the realization that comes after the elucidation.
– Jim
4 hours ago
That’s the word for explaining, not for the realization that comes after the elucidation.
– Jim
4 hours ago
The thing is made lucid in your understanding by explanation or analysis. How is that different than realization?
– TaliesinMerlin
4 hours ago
The thing is made lucid in your understanding by explanation or analysis. How is that different than realization?
– TaliesinMerlin
4 hours ago
OP is asking for something more like “ah ha moment” imho
– Jim
4 hours ago
OP is asking for something more like “ah ha moment” imho
– Jim
4 hours ago
Ahh. Okay. Then I think eureka is better than enlightenment or my answer, since both are bound up in the process rather than the realization itself.
– TaliesinMerlin
4 hours ago
Ahh. Okay. Then I think eureka is better than enlightenment or my answer, since both are bound up in the process rather than the realization itself.
– TaliesinMerlin
4 hours ago
If I don’t understand, you elucidate, I then realize.
– Jim
4 hours ago
If I don’t understand, you elucidate, I then realize.
– Jim
4 hours ago
|
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