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/
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
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'explanare', composed of 'ex-' (out) and 'planare' (to make flat). The term originally meant to spread out or flatten something, metaphorically extending to making complex ideas clear and comprehensible.
Breakdown
ex- (out, outward) + planare (to make flat, flatten) → explanare (to unfold, clarify). The suffix -ation converts the verb into a noun denoting the action or result of explaining.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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