explanation

Plural: explanations

Noun

• a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
  • "the explanation was very simple"
• thought that makes something comprehensible
• the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible
  • "I heard his explanation of the accident"
• The act or process of explaining.
• Something that explains or makes understandable.
• A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation.

Examples

• "An explanation for the UFO sightings was easily found."
• "The explanation was long and drawn-out."

Synonyms

account, clarification, elaboration, elucidation, explaining, explication, femsplaining, mansplaining, mansplanation

Related Words

explain, explanatory, explicative, explicator, explicatory