Akademik

explanation

noun /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

a) The act or process of explaining

The explanation was long and drawn-out.

b) Something that explains, makes understandable

An explanation for each UFO sighting was easily found.

Syn: clarification, elucidation, elaboration

See Also: explain, explanatory, explicative, explicator, explicatory

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