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.
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2. That which explains or makes clear; as, a satisfactory
explanation.
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3. The meaning attributed to anything by one who explains it;
definition; interpretation; sense.
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Different explanations [of the Trinity]. --Bp.
Burnet.
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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.
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