Synonyms for explanation
ˌɛk spləˈneɪ ʃənex·pla·na·tion

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1. explanationnoun

   The act or process of explaining

   The explanation was long and drawn-out.

   Synonyms:
   clarification, elucidation, elaboration

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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 not; a description may include only some general features; an explanation may simply throw light upon some point of special difficulty. An exposition undertakes to state more fully what is compactly given or only implied in the text; as, an exposition of Scripture. Interpretation is ordinarily from one language into another, or from the language of one period into that of another; it may also be a statement giving the doubtful or hidden meaning of that which is recondite or perplexing; as, the interpretation of a dream, a riddle, or of some difficult passage. Definition, explanation, exposition, and interpretation are ordinarily blended in a commentary, which may also include description. A comment is upon a single passage; a commentary may be the same, but is usually understood to be a volume of comments.

   Synonyms:
   comment, commentary, definition, description, exposition, interpretation, rendering, translation

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1. explanation

   Synonyms:
   exposition, explication, interpretation, sense, description

   Antonyms:
   mystification, obscuration, confusion, misinterpretation

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1. explanation, accountnoun

   a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

   "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account"

   Synonyms:
   chronicle, business relationship, score, story, invoice, report, write up, history, account, accounting, news report, explanation, bill, account statement

2. explanationnoun

   thought that makes something comprehensible

   Synonyms:
   account

3. explanationnoun

   the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible

   "I heard his explanation of the accident"

   Synonyms:
   account

Matched Categories

1. • Speech Act
   • Statement
   • Thinking

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1. oracy

   a way of direct address to your audience

   "what pity! thou shalt not have abuseth me with what methinks is an oracy!" a fiercest of replies from oberon

   Submitted by anonymous on February 16, 2020  

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1. explanationnoun

   Synonyms:
   interpretation, elucidation, illustration, exposition, description, explication, CLAVIS, key

2. explanationnoun

   Synonyms:
   sense, meaning, acceptation

3. explanationnoun

   Synonyms:
   mutual understanding

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1. explanationnoun

   Synonyms:
   elucidation, exposition, explication, interpretation, solution, deduction, key

   Associated words:
   exegetics, exegesis, hermeneutics

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1. List of paraphrases for "explanation":

   explanations, clarification, interpretation, explained, explain, statement, declaration, explication, explaining, explanatory, rationale, justification, reason

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How to use explanation in a sentence?

1. W. Somerset Maugham:

   There is no explanation for evil. It must be looked upon as a necessary part of the order of the universe. To ignore it is childish to bewail it senseless.

2. Cristina Arguedas:

   This was an epic institutional failure on the part of the Department of Justice, and the department owes an explanation to the public on how this failure occurred.

3. Kevin Hart:

   I'm over it, there's no more conversation about it. I'm over that, I'm over the moment. I'm not giving no more explanation of who I am... I'm just done. If you didn't [ hear the apology ], then I don't know what you're looking for.

4. Brennan Appel:

   How could something like this happen when you've been with a bank since 2002 and you've had such a great relationship? With no explanation as to what you did wrong, you can only make assumptions. I'm running a legal business. I'm not doing anything wrong. I'm following the laws so why are my accounts being closed like this for absolutely, in my opinion, no reason?

5. Zhang Zhijun:

   I definitely feel proud of my country, that it's showcasing the victory and prosperity, but there was no explanation or negotiation with Beijing residents about all the hassles the parade has caused.