American English
/ˌɛks.pləˈneɪ.ʃn̩/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Something that makes an idea, situation, or process clear.
Practice out loudSomething that makes an idea, situation, or process clear.
The teacher gave a clear explanation of the rule.
Can you give me an explanation of how this works?
a clear explanation · a detailed explanation · a simple explanation
an explanation of something
give someone an explanation of something
A reason that you give for something, especially something surprising or wrong.
She gave no explanation for being late.
I want an explanation for this mistake.
An explanation can be information that makes something clear, or a reason for an action or event.
a possible explanation · a reasonable explanation · give an explanation
an explanation for something
ask for an explanation
as an explanation
By way of explanation, he showed us the email.
with no reason or information given
He left without explanation.