Explanation meaning

What does “explanation” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“explanation” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc..

explanation

noun

  1. a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

    “the explanation was very simple”

    “I expected a brief account”

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  2. thought that makes something comprehensible

  3. the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible

    “I heard his explanation of the accident”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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