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nonexplanation

nonexplanation noun: a supposed explanation that fails to explain.

Noun

nonexplanation (plural nonexplanations)

  1. A supposed explanation that fails to explain.
    • Despite her stumbling nonexplanation, Tony began to understand what was in Carson's mind.1996, Peg Sutherland, Queen of the Dixie Drive-In, page 169
    • Instead of clear knowledge of its meaning, this gesture prompts a series of confused nonexplanations.2009, Victoria Wohl, Love among the Ruins, page 207

Forms of nonexplanation

pluralnonexplanations

Origin of nonexplanation

From non- + explanation.

Questions about nonexplanation

What does nonexplanation mean?
Nonexplanation means a supposed explanation that fails to explain.
What part of speech is nonexplanation?
Nonexplanation is a noun.
What is the plural of nonexplanation?
The plural of nonexplanation is nonexplanations.

Words near nonexplanation in the dictionary

  1. nonexperts
  2. nonexpired
  3. nonexpiring
  4. nonexpiry
  5. nonexplainable
  6. nonexplanation
  7. nonexplanations
  8. nonexplanatory
  9. nonexplicit
  10. nonexplicitly
  11. nonexploding

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