explanation
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- Canada//ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən//
- Australie//ˌekspləˈnæɪʃən//
The act or process of explaining.
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- 1
The act or process of explaining.
The explanation was long and drawn-out.
- 2
Something that explains or makes understandable.
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.
- 3
A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation.
This little explanation with Mr. Knightley gave Emma considerable pleasure.
Étymologie
From Latin explanatio (“an explanation, interpretation”), from explanare (“explain”); see explain. Morphologically explain + -ation. Displaced native Old English racu.
Formes
- pluriel
- explanations
explanation · The act or process of explaining.
explicit · Very specific, clear, or detailed.explode · To fly apart with sudden violent force; to blow up, to burst,…exploded · Having been subjected to an explosion; blown up.