explanation synonyms
explanation
n.
The act of making clear
elucidation, clarification, interpretation, narration, recital, rendition, showing, display, exposition, explication, elaboration, demonstration, specification, definition, confession, description, telling, talking, writing, expression. Something intended to make clear
information, answer, account, reason, statement, illustration, description, comment, justification, rationalization, narrative, story, tale, history, annotation, glossary, footnote, anecdote, example, apology, excuse, alibi, plea, defense, rationale, analysis, criticism, exegesis, résumé, gloss, key, solution, commentary, note, summary, report, brief, the details, breakdown, evidence, the dope*; see also proof 1.
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