Synonyms for explanation
ˌɛk spləˈneɪ ʃənex·pla·na·tion

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1. explanationnoun

   The act or process of explaining

   The explanation was long and drawn-out.

   Synonyms:
   clarification, elucidation, elaboration

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 1 vote

1. explanation

   A definition is exact, an explanation general; a definition is formal, a description pictorial. A definition must include all that belongs to the object defined, and exclude all that does not; a description may include only some general features; an explanation may simply throw light upon some point of special difficulty. An exposition undertakes to state more fully what is compactly given or only implied in the text; as, an exposition of Scripture. Interpretation is ordinarily from one language into another, or from the language of one period into that of another; it may also be a statement giving the doubtful or hidden meaning of that which is recondite or perplexing; as, the interpretation of a dream, a riddle, or of some difficult passage. Definition, explanation, exposition, and interpretation are ordinarily blended in a commentary, which may also include description. A comment is upon a single passage; a commentary may be the same, but is usually understood to be a volume of comments.

   Synonyms:
   comment, commentary, definition, description, exposition, interpretation, rendering, translation

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.3 / 3 votes

1. explanation

   Synonyms:
   exposition, explication, interpretation, sense, description

   Antonyms:
   mystification, obscuration, confusion, misinterpretation

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1. explanation, accountnoun

   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"

   Synonyms:
   chronicle, business relationship, score, story, invoice, report, write up, history, account, accounting, news report, bill, account statement

2. explanationnoun

   thought that makes something comprehensible

   Synonyms:
   account

3. explanationnoun

   the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible

   "I heard his explanation of the accident"

   Synonyms:
   account

Matched Categories

1. • Speech Act
   • Statement
   • Thinking

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1. oracy

   a way of direct address to your audience

   "what pity! thou shalt not have abuseth me with what methinks is an oracy!" a fiercest of replies from oberon

   Submitted by anonymous on February 16, 2020  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. explanationnoun

   Synonyms:
   interpretation, elucidation, illustration, exposition, description, explication, CLAVIS, key

2. explanationnoun

   Synonyms:
   sense, meaning, acceptation

3. explanationnoun

   Synonyms:
   mutual understanding

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1. explanationnoun

   Synonyms:
   elucidation, exposition, explication, interpretation, solution, deduction, key

   Associated words:
   exegetics, exegesis, hermeneutics

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1. List of paraphrases for "explanation":

   explanations, clarification, interpretation, explained, explain, statement, declaration, explication, explaining, explanatory, rationale, justification, reason

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1. Jeff Weaver:

   Wherever we went, there was always an explanation about why what we were doing seemed to be significant, but really wasn't.

2. Philip Fearnside:

   There is no other explanation other than the government's constant discourse plus the actual concrete actions in weakening environment.

3. James Comey:

   I do have a strong sense that some part of the explanation is a chill wind that has blown through American law enforcement over the last year.

4. Edward Fitzgerald:

   In the absence of an explanation … she would have to be treated as the killer.

5. Guy Brice Parfait Kolelas:

   The only explanation is that I told the president he is not allowed to change the constitution, he is trying to control us, to neutralise us.