explanation

• Nom désignant une déclaration ou un récit qui rend quelque chose clair, compréhensible ou connu en le détaillant.

A noun referring to a statement or account that makes something clear, understandable, or known by describing it in detail.

1. Clarification or descriptionA2formal

   A statement or account that makes something clear or understandable.

   explication

   • The teacher gave a clear explanation of the math problem.
   • She asked for an explanation of the new policy.
   • His explanation helped me understand the concept better.

   Synonymesaccountclarificationdescriptionelucidationexplicationexpositionilluminationinterpretation

2. Reason or justificationB1formal

   A reason or set of reasons given to explain or justify an action or event.

   Explication (justification)

   • He offered no explanation for his absence.
   • The company provided an explanation for the delay.
   • There is a logical explanation for the strange noise.

   Synonymesaccountapologiadefenseexcusejustificationrationalereasonvindication