1. A statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
   "the explanation was very simple"
   - account 
2. Thought that makes something comprehensible 
3. The act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible
   "I heard his explanation of the accident"

Derived forms: explanations

See also: explain

Type of: cerebration, intellection, mentation, speech act, statement, thinking, thought, thought process

Encyclopedia: Explanation

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