Meaning & Definition of Explanation in English
English⟶
Explanation
/ɛkspləneʃən/
noun
1. 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"
synonym:
- explanation,
- account
2. Thought that makes something comprehensible
synonym:
- explanation
3. The act of explaining
- Making something plain or intelligible
- "I heard his explanation of the accident"
synonym:
- explanation
Examples of using
There's only one possible explanation.
There's only one explanation.
The students didn't understand the teacher's explanation.