explanation — a statement or account that makes something clear
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a statement or account that makes something clear
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 설명, 해명
Korean pronunciation: 익스플러**네이**션
Example Sentences
- My dog ate my homework, but surprisingly, the teacher accepted this explanation.
- The explanation for why socks disappear in the washing machine remains a mystery.
- She provided a reasonable explanation for being late to the meeting.
explanation
NOUN//ˌekspləˈneɪʃən//
a statement or account that makes something clear
a statement or account that makes something clear
From the station to every nation, clear explanation!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'explanare'에서 유래되었습니다. 'ex(밖으로)' + 'planare(평평하게 하다)'로, 복잡한 것을 펼쳐서 평평하게 만들어 이해하기 쉽게 한다는 의미입니다.
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📝Examples
“My dog ate my homework, but surprisingly, the teacher accepted this explanation.”
“The explanation for why socks disappear in the washing machine remains a mystery.”
“She provided a reasonable explanation for being late to the meeting.”
“The manual lacks a proper explanation of how to assemble the furniture.”
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