explanation
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Etymology [edit]
From Latin explanatio (“an explanation, interpretation”), from explanare (“explain”); see explain.
Pronunciation [edit]
Noun [edit]
explanation (plural explanations)
- The act or process of explaining
- The explanation was long and drawn-out.
- Something that explains, makes understandable
- An explanation for each UFO sighting was easily found.
- (euphemistic) An excuse, apologetic justification not based on enough evidence
Synonyms [edit]
- (act or process of explaining): clarification, elucidation, elaboration
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Translations [edit]
the act or process of explaining
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something that explains
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euphemism for excuse
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External links [edit]
- explanation in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- explanation in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
