Canadian English Meaning of explanation

explanation

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Definitions and Meaning of explanation in English

Wordnet

explanation (n)

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

thought that makes something comprehensible

the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible

Webster

explanation (n.)

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.

That which explains or makes clear; as, a satisfactory explanation.

The meaning attributed to anything by one who explains it; definition; interpretation; sense.

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.

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explanation

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

Clarification,Illustration,interpretation,Analysis,construction,Definition,protest,elucidation,exegesis,explanation

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explanate => explain, explanans => explanans, explanandum => explanandum, explaining => explaining, explainer => Explainer,