Associations to the word «Explanation»
Noun
- Phenomenon
- Glossary
- Apology
- Discrepancy
- Catechism
- Hypothesis
- Inference
- Supernatural
- Ufo
- Justification
- Simpler
- Reasoning
- Defi
- Disappearance
- Descartes
- Cosmology
- Inconsistency
- Rationale
- Derivation
- Theory
- Materialism
- Paradox
- Talmud
- Prediction
- Aristotle
- Anomaly
- Analogy
- Rationality
- Supposition
- Abduction
- Parable
- Fallacy
- Kepler
- Interpretation
- Sighting
- Sutra
Adjective
- Plausible
- Causal
- Satisfactory
- Explanatory
- Rational
- Logical
- Inexplicable
- Unsatisfactory
- Paranormal
- Supernatural
- Methodological
- Evolutionary
- Metaphysical
- Mundane
- Intelligible
- Convincing
- Intuitive
- Detailed
- Reasonable
- Sociological
- Forthcoming
- Empirical
- Theoretical
- Hypothetical
- Fanciful
- Probable
- Credible
- Unexplained
- Alternative
- Adequate
- Conclusive
- Scientific
- Psychological
- Ingenious
- Conceivable
- Contradictory
- Incomprehensible
- Concise
- Lengthy
- Coherent
- Pragmatic
- Improbable
- Physiological
- Predictive
- Simple
- Allegorical
- Erroneous
- Cryptic
- Reasoning
- Mythological
Adverb
Wiktionary
EXPLANATION, noun. The act or process of explaining.
EXPLANATION, noun. Something that explains, makes understandable.
EXPLANATION, noun. (euphemistic) An excuse, apologetic justification not based on enough evidence.
Dictionary definition
EXPLANATION, noun. A statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account".
EXPLANATION, noun. Thought that makes something comprehensible.
EXPLANATION, noun. The act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible; "I heard his explanation of the accident".
Wise words
To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of
understanding; one must use the same words for the same
genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's
experiences in common.