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explanation
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explanation
n.
interpretation, something that explains or clarifies, description
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Explanation
An explanation is a set of statements constructed to describe a set of facts which clarifies the causes, , and consequences of those facts.
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explanation
Noun
1. 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"
(synonym) account
(hypernym) statement
(hyponym) simplification
(part-meronym) explicandum, explanandum
(derivation) explain
2. thought that makes something comprehensible
(hypernym) thinking, thought, cerebration, intellection, mentation
(hyponym) interpretation, interpreting, rendition, rendering
(part-meronym) basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone
3. the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible; "I heard his explanation of the accident"
(hypernym) speech act
(hyponym) elucidation
(derivation) excuse, explain
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explanation
n.
vysvětlení
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explanation
Rzecz.
wytłumaczenie; wyjaśnienie; wyjaśnienie
