Synonyms of explanations

explanations

noun

plural of explanation

1

as in interpretations

a statement that makes something clear

an explanation of photosynthesis that most museum visitors will be able to understand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interpretations
• illustrations
• explications
• translations
• clarifications
• elucidations
• analyses
• definitions
• constructions
• reasonings
• exegeses
• expositions
• comments
• illuminations
• commentaries
• road maps
• demonstrations
• restatements
• annotations
• justifications
• paraphrases
• glosses
• meanings
• rationales
• rationalizations
• edifications
• enlightenments
• caveats
• warnings
• enactments
• epexegeses
• disentanglements
• cautions

2

as in reasons

a statement given to explain a belief or act

when questioned by authorities, the students were at a loss for an explanation for their senseless vandalism

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reasons
• arguments
• apologies
• justifications
• accountings
• rationales
• excuses
• cases
• accounts
• appeals
• alibis
• defenses
• pleas
• rationalizations
• vindications
• pretexts
• pretenses
• apologiae
• guises

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of explanations

Researchers say there are several possible explanations for why greener surroundings may benefit health, including providing opportunities for physical activity and social interaction. — Ava Tsapatsaris, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

The documents provide explanations of the company’s advertising and privacy practices, as well as members’ rights and controls. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Somewhat surprisingly, the AI progenitor networks, tensor clouds, and evolutionary random forests mostly agreed that WHEEP-3’s advice was helpful, though their explanations for why could not be understood by most humans. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Resurfacing has its uses, like when politicians don’t have great explanations about why their positions have completely changed. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

These explanations, packed with insight, offer an invaluable perspective for young players questioning their own thought processes. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Chomsky’s influential criticism of behaviorist explanations of language helped turn scientific attention toward the mental processes underlying language acquisition and use. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Sep. 2026

Both Blacknell and Vannoy focused on the minutes leading up to the crash, offering different explanations for Linton’s actions. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

However, the findings place tighter limits on explanations for superconductivity in magic-angle graphene. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026