explanation

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) The act or process of explaining.
2. (countable, uncountable) Something that explains or makes understandable.
3. (countable, uncountable) A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation.

Synonyms

interpretation

exposition

elucidation

clarification

commentary

description

meaning

account

explication

definition

justification

gloss

excuse

comment

vindication

reason

illustration

translation

demonstration

exegesis

answer

rationale

statement

specification

solution

apology

making clear

explain

annotation

analysis

understanding

defence

defense

reasoning

declaration

rendition

report

pretext

note

accounting

lecture

key

🔑

narration

disappear

describing

depiction

clearing up

caption

get lost

expounding

Translations

explication

Erklärung

spiegazione

explicación

explicação

εξήγηση

Erläuterung

verklaring

uitleg

explanação

Rechtfertigung

toelichting

Darlegung

chiarimento

explicació

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

Etymology

From Latin explanatio (“an explanation, interpretation”), from explanare (“explain”); see explain. Morphologically explain + -ation. Displaced native Old English racu.