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1. (noun) explanation, account
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
Synonyms: chronicle, business relationship, score, story, invoice, report, write up, history, account, accounting, news report, explanation, bill, account statement

2. (noun) explanation
thought that makes something comprehensible
Synonyms: account

3. (noun) explanation
the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible
Synonyms: account

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'explanation'

English Synonyms and Antonyms

1. explanation
A definition is exact, an explanation general; a definition is formal, a description pictorial. A definition must include all that belongs to the object defined, and exclude all that does n
Synonyms: definition, comment, description, exposition, rendering, commentary, explanation, interpretation, translation

'explanation' - Nearby Entries
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