explanations

nounclarification; reason

Synonyms for explanations

noun clarification; reason

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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 explanations

Later he involved himself in explanations that were both obscure and conflicting.

There will be enquiries, explanations, quarrels, and bloodshed.

I was not obliged to enter into explanations further than I thought proper.

The captain now recommenced his own explanations in the language of nature.

We pass over the explanations that followed, as every one will readily understand them.

Then the laughter began again, while the sculptor stammered his explanations.

Florent gave but indifferent attention to Monsieur Verlaque's explanations.

All their explanations only served to kindle anew their anger.

One of these explanations is probably true,—perhaps all of them.

An outburst of greetings and questions and explanations followed.

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