Explanation Definition

ĕksplə-nāshən
explanations
noun
explanations
The act of explaining.
Webster's New World
Something that explains.
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The interpretation, meaning, or sense given in explaining.
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A mutual defining of terms, declaration of motives, etc. to clear up a misunderstanding or settle a dispute.
Webster's New World

Something that explains, makes understandable.

An explanation for each UFO sighting was easily found.
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Noun

Singular:
explanation
Plural:
explanations

Origin of Explanation

  • From Latin explanatio (“an explanation, interpretation”), from explanare (“explain”); see explain.

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