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explanations

noun , plural of explanation

Synonyms and Antonyms of explanations

1 a statement that makes something clear

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

Synonyms of explanations

clarifications, constructions, elucidations, exegeses, explications, expositions, illuminations, illustrations, interpretations, road maps

Words Related to explanations

paraphrases, restatements, translations

annotations, comments, commentaries, epexegeses, glosses

disentanglements

edifications, enlightenments

definitions, meanings

demonstrations, enactments

justifications, rationales, rationalizations, reasonings

cautions, caveats, warnings

2 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 of explanations

accounts, accountings, arguments, cases, rationales, reasons

Words Related to explanations

alibis, apologiae (or apologias), apologies, defenses, excuses, justifications, vindications

guises, pretenses (or pretences), pretexts, rationalizations

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wangle

to make or get by devious means