explanation

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< Latin explanatio (an explanation, interpretation) < explanare (explain); see explain.

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Singular
explanation

Plural
explanations

explanation (plural explanations)

  1. The act or process of explaining
    The explanation was long and drawn-out.
  2. Something that explains, makes understandable
    An explanation for each UFO sighting was easily found.
  3. (euphemism) An excuse, apologetic justification poorly based in facts
    The rascal's inventive explanations rarely spared him a well-deserved spanking.

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