explanation

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[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
• SAMPA: /%Ekspl@"neIS@n/
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[change] Noun

Singular explanation

Plural explanations

1. The act of explaining

   The explanation was long and drawn-out.

2. Something that explains

   The explanation for his bad mood was a lack of sleep.

[change] Related words

• explain