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Detailed Synonyms for explanation in English

explanation:

explanation [the ~] nom

  1. the explanation
    the explanation; the clarification; the elucidation; the enlightenment; the explaining; the information; the notice; the clearing; the communication
  2. the explanation
    the explanation; the commentary
  3. the explanation
    the explanation; the interpretation; the elucidation; the reading; the version
  4. the explanation
    the explanation; the information; the particulars
  5. the explanation
    the information; the clarification; the enlightenment; the explanation; the clearing
  6. the explanation
    – thought that makes something comprehensible 1
    the explanation
    – thought that makes something comprehensible 1
  7. the explanation
    – a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc. 1
    the account; the explanation
    – a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc. 1
    • account [the ~] nom
      • I expected a brief account1
    • explanation [the ~] nom
      • the explanation was very simple1
  8. the explanation
    – the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible 1
    the explanation
    – the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible 1
    • explanation [the ~] nom
      • I heard his explanation of the accident1

Related Words for "explanation":

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Related Definitions for "explanation":

  1. thought that makes something comprehensible1
  2. a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.1
    • the explanation was very simple1
  3. the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible1
    • I heard his explanation of the accident1

Related Synonyms for explanation