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Explanation

/ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
A clarification or account given to make something easier to understand.

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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:

etymology
Originating from the Latin word explanatio, derived from explanare, where ex- means out and planare means to make plain or to level.

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