Found 3 items, similar to explanation.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: explanation beberan, curaian, eksposisi, mengerti, paparan, pemaparan, penjelasan, ta'wil, telaahan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: explanation explanation n 1: 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” [syn: account] 2: thought that makes something comprehensible 3: the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible; “I heard his explanation of the accident”
English → English (gcide) Definition: Explanation Explanation \Ex`pla*na"tion\, n. [L. explanatio: cf. OF. esplanation.] 1. The act of explaining, expounding, or interpreting; the act of clearing from obscurity and making intelligible; as, the explanation of a passage in Scripture, or of a contract or treaty. [1913 Webster] 2. That which explains or makes clear; as, a satisfactory explanation. [1913 Webster] 3. The meaning attributed to anything by one who explains it; definition; interpretation; sense. [1913 Webster] Different explanations [of the Trinity]. --Bp. Burnet. [1913 Webster] 4. A mutual exposition of terms, meaning, or motives, with a view to adjust a misunderstanding, and reconcile differences; reconciliation; agreement; as, to come to an explanation. Syn: Definition; description; explication; exposition; interpretation; detail. See Definition. [1913 Webster]