explanation
/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/explanation
NOUNDefinition of explanation
An explanation is the words used to tell somebody how to do something or the reason for something.
Example: The explanation was long and drawn-out.
An explanation is the cause of something.
Example: The explanation for his bad mood was a lack of sleep.
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EXAMPLESExamples of explanation
1
The explanation was long and drawn-out.
Example sentence2
The explanation for his bad mood was a lack of sleep.
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