Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
possible-explanation
Noun
/ˈpɒsəbl ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
Definition
A reason or set of reasons that could account for a particular situation or event.
Examples
- One possible explanation for her absence is that she fell ill.
- There are several possible explanations for the unexpected results of the experiment.
- The detective considered every possible explanation before concluding the case.
Meaning
When something happens and we try to understand why, we often think of various possible explanations that might clarify the situation.
Synonyms
- potential reason
- possible cause
- plausible explanation
- likely account
