Explanation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible; "I heard his explanation of the accident".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
Thought that makes something comprehensible.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.