Definition of explanation

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Explanation (n.) A mutual exposition of terms, meaning, or motives, with a view to adjust a misunderstanding, and reconcile differences; reconciliation; agreement; as, to come to an explanation..

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Explicable :: Explicable (a.) Capable of being explicated; that may be explained or accounted for; admitting explanation.
Gloss :: Gloss (n.) A foreign, archaic, technical, or other uncommon word requiring explanation..
Construction :: Construction (n.) The method of construing, interpreting, or explaining a declaration or fact; an attributed sense or meaning; understanding; explanation; interpretation; sense..
Interpellate :: Interpellate (v. t.) To question imperatively, as a minister, or other executive officer, in explanation of his conduct; -- generally on the part of a legislative body..
Comment :: Comment (n.) A note or observation intended to explain, illustrate, or criticise the meaning of a writing, book, etc.; explanation; annotation; exposition..
Simplicity :: Simplicity (n.) Freedom from subtlety or abstruseness; clearness; as, the simplicity of a doctrine; the simplicity of an explanation or a demonstration..
Elucidation :: Elucidation (n.) A making clear; the act of elucidating or that which elucidates, as an explanation, an exposition, an illustration; as, one example may serve for further elucidation of the subject..
Solve :: Solve (n.) A solution; an explanation.
Psilanthropic :: Psilanthropic (a.) Pertaining to, or embodying, psilanthropy. A psilanthropic explanation..
Annotation :: Annotation (n.) A note, added by way of comment, or explanation; -- usually in the plural; as, annotations on ancient authors, or on a word or a passage..
Indication :: Indication (n.) Explanation; display.
Programme :: Programme (n.) That which is written or printed as a public notice or advertisement; a scheme; a prospectus; especially, a brief outline or explanation of the order to be pursued, or the subjects embraced, in any public exercise, performance, or entertainment; a preliminary sketch..
Explanatory :: Explanatory (a.) Serving to explain; containing explanation; as explanatory notes.
Hermeneutics :: Hermeneutics (n.) The science of interpretation and explanation; exegesis; esp., that branch of theology which defines the laws whereby the meaning of the Scriptures is to be ascertained..
Simplify :: Simplify (v. t.) To make simple; to make less complex; to make clear by giving the explanation for; to show an easier or shorter process for doing or making.
Catechise :: Catechise (v. t.) To instruct by asking questions, receiving answers, and offering explanations and corrections, -- esp. in regard to points of religious faith..
Exposition :: Exposition (n.) The act of expounding or of laying open the sense or meaning of an author, or a passage; explanation; interpretation; the sense put upon a passage; a law, or the like, by an interpreter; hence, a work containing explanations or interpretations; a commentary..
Apotelesm :: Apotelesm (n.) The calculation and explanation of a nativity.
Glossology :: Glossology (n.) The definition and explanation of terms; a glossary.
Theory :: Theory (n.) The philosophical explanation of phenomena, either physical or moral; as, Lavoisier's theory of combustion; Adam Smith's theory of moral sentiments..
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