explanation
/,ɛksplə'neɪʃən/
noun
11 letters4 syllables20 points in Scrabble®24 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
NOUN
1
A statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
“the explanation was very simple”
2
The act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible.
“I heard his explanation of the accident”
3
Thought that makes something comprehensible.
WORD FORMS
Related formexplain
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®20 points
Words With Friends®24 points
Double word40 points
Triple word60 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinexplanationway
Starts & ends withE … N
Syllablesex · pla · na · tion
SYNONYMS & RELATED2
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