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/ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
A clarification or account given to make something easier to understand.
Synonyms:
clarification
interpretation
explication
description
account
Antonyms:
mystery
puzzle
complication
Examples:
Martin shook his head, but gave no
explanations
.
The old man immediately began his
explanation
:
There was no time for farther remark or
explanation
.
Etymology:
Originating from the Latin word
explanatio,
derived from
explanare
, where
ex-
means
out
and
planare
means
to make plain or to level
.
Usage Statistics:
44 mentions per 1 million words
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