explanation

pronunciation

How to pronounce explanation in British English: UK [ˌekspləˈneɪʃn]word uk audio image

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  • Noun:
    a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
    thought that makes something comprehensible
    the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible

Word Origin

explanation (n.)
late 14c., from Latin explanationem (nominative explanatio) "an explanation, interpretation," noun of action from past participle stem of explanare "to make plain or clear, explain," literally "make level, flatten," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + planus "flat" (see plane (n.1)).

Example

1. No further explanation was given .
2. This explanation seems anecdotally plausible .
3. This calls for some explanation .
4. That explanation might be true .
5. But this explanation is disquieting .

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