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ex·pla·na·tion (eks′plə nā′s̸hən)
noun
- the act of explaining
- something that explains
- the interpretation, meaning, or sense given in explaining
- a mutual defining of terms, declaration of motives, etc. to clear up a misunderstanding or settle a dispute
Etymology: ME explanacioun < L explanatio < pp. of explanare
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