Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
explanation
noun
/ˌɛk.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/
Definition
A statement or account that makes something clear.
Examples
- The teacher provided a clear explanation of the complex topic.
- Her explanation of the rules helped everyone understand the game.
- After asking a few questions, I started to make sense of his explanation.
Meaning
An explanation is a way of making something easy to understand by describing it in detail or providing reasons.
Synonyms
- clarification
- elucidation
- interpretation
- justification
- description
