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explanation
[ ek-spluh-ney-shuhn ]
noun
- the act or process of explaining.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- something that explains; a statement made to clarify something and make it understandable; exposition:
an explanation of a poem.
- a meaning or interpretation:
to find an explanation for a mystery.
Synonyms: , ,
- a mutual declaration of the meaning of words spoken, actions, motives, etc., with a view to adjusting a misunderstanding or reconciling differences:
After a long and emotional explanation they were friends again.
explanation
/ ˌɛəˈԱɪʃə /
noun
- the act or process of explaining
- a statement or occurrence that explains
- a clarification of disputed terms or points; reconciliation
Other 51Թ Forms
- v·p·ԲtDz noun
- e··ԲtDz noun
- e··ԲtDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of explanation1
Example Sentences
Miss Cotson said that despite not being in established labour, her waters were artificially ruptured for which she says she received no adequate explanation.
They said Moore would contact creditors in due course but did not give an explanation for the firm's closure.
There are several explanation for the decline in deportations.
The King highlighted "the profound impact of human connection - whether in the careful explanation from a specialist nurse, the hand held by a hospice volunteer, or the shared experience in a support group".
She’s gotten no explanation beyond that one, formulaic March 10 email dispatched to the university.
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