explanation

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

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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. (euphemistic) An excuse, apologetic justification not based on enough evidence
    Hoover supporters' "explanations" and former status rarely save him from modern ridicule as a useless expense.

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