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Meaning of explanation
The primary meaning of the word "explanation" is a statement or account that provides a clear understanding of something.
Etymology of explanation
The word "explanation" originates from the Latin "explanare," which means to make plain or level, and is derived from "ex" (out) and "planus" (level or flat)
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of making something clear or understandable
Synonyms
clarification
interpretation
description
definition
exposition
elaboration
justification
rationalization
account
commentary
annotation
note
explication
illumination
exemplification
illustration
demonstration
explanation
apologia
vindication
vindication
expounding
exposition
dissection
analysis
breakdown
rundown
summary
recap
review
overview
rundown
briefing
debriefing
report
statement
declaration
affirmation
assertion
expression
articulation
enunciation
pronouncement
proclamation
Definitions
- A statement or account that provides a clear understanding of something
- * The act of explaining something, making it clear or easier to understand
Usage Examples
- The professor provided a detailed explanation of the complex theory to help the students understand it
- * The company issued an explanation for the unexpected delay in the project
- * The explanation for the strange phenomenon was found to be a rare natural occurrence