explanation

Plural

explanations

1. 1.The act or process of explaining.

   • The explanation was long and drawn-out.

2. 2.Something that explains or makes understandable.

   • An explanation for the UFO sightings was easily found.
   • The socialist will, of course, see in this merely a proof that the more intelligent person is today bound to become a socialist. But this is far from being the necessary or even the most likely explanation.

3. 3.A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation.

   • This little explanation with Mr. Knightley gave Emma considerable pleasure.

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By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Uncommon

Academic

Rare

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• account