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explanation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | account |
| Type of | statement |
| Has types | accounting, definition, derivation, deriving, etymologizing, explication, exposition, gloss, interpretation, justification, reason, rubric, simplification, walk-through |
| Derivation | explain |
the explanation was very simple.
explanation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | speech act |
| Has types | elucidation, explication |
| Derivation | explain |
I heard his explanation of the accident.
explanation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | thought process, intellection, mentation, cerebration, thinking, thought |
| Has types | principle, rationale, rationalisation, rendering, interpretation, rendition, interpreting, theory, key, rationalization |
Examples of explanation
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Alas, Salonen provided no explanation of the connection, if any, with the music.
From the freep.com
The explanation for the paradoxical effects of background noise remains unclear.
From the abcnews.go.com
A Google blog post usually accompanies each new logo change with an explanation.
From the cnn.com
To this day, there are some patriots who still don't believe Weed's explanation.
From the time.com
This isn't a complete explanation of the campaign's stunning success, of course.
From the nytimes.com
They also suggested an explanation for how the rare Recluzia manages to survive.
From the sciencedaily.com
The most obvious explanation is that swarms are groups of migrating dragonflies.
From the post-gazette.com
Astrophysicists have observed space particles energized beyond easy explanation.
From the orlandosentinel.com
True to his fun-loving character, Blyleven had an explanation for his long wait.
From the sacbee.com
- 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"
- The act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible; "I heard his explanation of the accident"
- (explanatory) serving or intended to explain or make clear; "explanatory notes"; "an explanatory paragraph"
- An explanation is a set of statements constructed to describe a set of facts which clarifies the causes, , and consequences of those facts.
- The act or process of explaining; Something that explains, makes understandable; An excuse, apologetic justification not based on enough evidence
- (Explanations) In RCT, statements about how and why rewards may be obtained and cost are incurred.
- (Explanatory) sketches and drawings to pass on information regarding methods of construction to be used, fixing, weatherproofing precautions, etc.
- (explanatory) A paragraph added to an audit report to explain something, such as the reason for a qualified or adverse opinion.
- All science provides explanation by means of a theory.
