explanation

see definition of explanation

nounclarification; reason

Synonyms for explanation

noun clarification; reason

Antonyms for explanation

accounts

noun. written description of past events

alibi

noun. defense against charges of wrongdoing; evidence of absence

Word Origin & History

late 14c., from Latin explanationem (nominative explanatio), 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 Sentences for explanation

He started at the words, and looked eagerly in her face for an explanation.

There could probably be no concealment, certainly no explanation.

Harry turned to Philip and spoke to him, shouting in his ear the explanation.

"I can't tell you what I mean," he was saying in explanation.

There must have been a sound, and he glanced over to the trapper for an explanation.

Your sudden departure needs no other explanation to the household than this telegram.

After his explanation Hank withdrew to the darkest corner of the room and was silent.

Thackeray's own explanation was more characteristic than convincing.

She offered no explanation, no excuse, merely stated the fact in all its finality.

The explanation belongs to the department of meteorology, and not to astronomy.

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