Definitions
thought that makes something comprehensible
Word origin
From Latin explanatio (“an explanation, interpretation”), from explanare (“explain”); see explain. Morphologically explain + -ation. Displaced native Old English racu.
Used in a sentence
“The explanation was long and drawn-out.”
“An explanation for the UFO sightings was easily found.”
“The socialist will, of course, see in this merely a proof that the more intelligent person is today bound to become a socialist. But this is far from being the necessary or even the most likely explanation.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Clarifying account”11 letters
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