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

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

Perlis, an artist, radio host and Marin native, doesn’t strive for sociological or demographic explanations. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

His best explanations for this are pressure from shareholders to prioritize immediate returns over long-term investments, and years of obsession with digital that came at the expense of physical retail. — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

The recreation is populated with people, animals, sound effects, and audio explanations. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026

The Moon trines your ruler Mercury in your sign, supporting careful edits, useful explanations, and conversations that stay on track. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2026

If a brand intends to be supportive, its system might favor reassuring explanations that provide context and guide people toward a clear next step. — Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Numerous studies have sought scientific explanations for what people experience during a near-death state. — Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

The exhibit’s lessons in anatomy include explanations of bodily functions and why, for example, one lung is larger than the other in humans. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026