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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.