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explanations

Syllables: ex·pla·na·tions/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃənz/

explanations is the plural of explanation.

Meaning of explanation

Noun

explanation (countable and uncountable, plural explanations)

  1. The act or process of explaining.
    • The explanation was long and drawn-out.
  2. Something that explains or makes understandable.
    • An explanation for the UFO sightings was easily found.
  3. A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation.
    • This little explanation with Mr. Knightley gave Emma considerable pleasure.1815, Jane Austen, Emma, volume III, chapter 3

Phrases with explanations

Questions about explanations

What is explanations the plural of?
Explanations is the plural of explanation.
How do you pronounce explanations?
Explanations is pronounced /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃənz/.

Words near explanations in the dictionary

  1. explanated
  2. explanation
  3. explanationism
  4. explanationist
  5. explanationists
  6. explanations
  7. explanative
  8. explanatively
  9. explanator
  10. explanatorily
  11. explanatoriness

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