Words Like EXPLANATION
    
   We have put together a list of words that are similar to EXPLANATION.
    
    
    
        
            20 Alternative Words Similar to explanation
   
            
               
            
            
        
       
    
    
        4 examples of explanation
           
        
    1
    
        the explanation of a passage in Scripture, or of a contract or treaty
    
    2
    
        a satisfactory explanation
    
    3
    
        to come to an explanation
    
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        I expected a brief account
    
       
    
    
        10 definitions of explanation
           
        
    1
    
        The act of explaining, expounding, or interpreting; the act of clearing from obscurity and making intelligible.
    
    
    
 
    2
    
        That which explains or makes clear.
    
    
    
 
    3
    
        The meaning attributed to anything by one who explains it; definition; interpretation; sense.
    
    
    
 
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        A mutual exposition of terms, meaning, or motives, with a view to adjust a misunderstanding, and reconcile differences; reconciliation; agreement.
    
    
    
 
    5
    
        a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
    
    
    
 
    6
    
        thought that makes something comprehensible
    
    
    
 
    7
    
        the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible
    
    
    
 
    8
    
        The act or process of explaining:  launched into a detailed explanation. 
    
    
    
 
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        Something that explains:  That was supposedly the explanation for their misdeeds. 
    
    
    
 
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        A mutual clarification of misunderstandings; a reconciliation.