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explanation

noun

thought that makes something comprehensible

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Word length
11
Starts with
E
Ends with
N
Contains
XP
Scrabble score
20
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. thought that makes something comprehensible

noun

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

    “the explanation was very simple”

noun

  1. the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible

    “I heard his explanation of the accident”

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Example Sentences

the explanation was very simple
I expected a brief account
I heard his explanation of the accident

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