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Explanation

Explanation Meaning & Definition
Explanation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Explanation?

[n] thought that makes something comprehensible
[n] 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"
[n] the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible; "I heard his explanation of the accident"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Explanation: account

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Explanation In Webster's Dictionary

\Ex`pla*na"tion\, n. [L. explanatio: cf. OF. esplanation.] 1. The act of explaining, expounding, or interpreting; the act of clearing from obscurity and making intelligible; as, the explanation of a passage in Scripture, or of a contract or treaty. 2. That which explains or makes clear; as, a satisfactory explanation. 3. The meaning attributed to anything by one who explains it; definition; interpretation; sense. Different explanations [of the Trinity]. --Bp. Burnet. 4. A mutual exposition of terms, meaning, or motives, with a view to adjust a misunderstanding, and reconcile differences; reconciliation; agreement; as, to come to an explanation. Syn: Definition; description; explication; exposition; interpretation; detail. See {Definition}.

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