explanation

/,eksplə'neiʃn/

Thân thiện

The teacher gives a clear explanation of the math problem on the whiteboard.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act or process of making something clear, understandable, or intelligible: "Explanation" refers to the action of providing reasons, details, or a description to clarify something.
   • A statement or account that makes something comprehensible: "Explanation" is also the actual statement, reason, or description given to help someone understand a fact, situation, or concept.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The teacher's explanation of the theory helped the students understand.
  • He gave no explanation for his sudden departure.
  • The manual includes a detailed explanation of how the software works.

Advanced Usage

• "In explanation of": used to introduce the reason for something.
  • She said a few words in explanation of her actions.
• "Without explanation": happening or done without any reason being given.
  • The service was terminated without explanation.

Variants and Related Words

• Explain (verb): to make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about it.
  • Can you explain the rules of the game?
• Explanatory (adjective): intended to explain something.
  • The diagram has explanatory notes at the bottom.

Synonyms

• Clarification: The act of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.
• Interpretation: An explanation or way of explaining.
• Elucidation: Explanation that makes something clear; clarification.

Related Phrases

• Demand an explanation: to insist on being given a reason.
  • The public is demanding an explanation for the data breach.
• Offer/provide an explanation: to give a reason or clarification.
  • The company has yet to provide a satisfactory explanation.

Related Idioms

• Self-explanatory: clear enough to be understood without any further explanation.
  • The diagram is self-explanatory.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible
   • I heard his explanation of the accident
2. thought that makes something comprehensible
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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• account