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explanation
/,ɛksplə'neɪʃən/
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Definitions of explanation
  1. noun
    a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
    "the explanation was very simple"

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    account
    type of:
    statement
  2. noun
    the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible
    "I heard his explanation of the accident"
    type of:
    speech act
  3. noun
    thought that makes something comprehensible
Parts of explanation
  • "explanandum"
  • "explicandum"
  • "explanans"
  • "basis"
  • "fundament"
  • "cornerstone"
  • "base"
  • "foundation"
  • "groundwork"
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