Antonyms for explanation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ek-spluh-ney-shuhn

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛk spləˈneɪ ʃən

Definition of explanation

Origin : late 14c., from Latin explanationem (nominative explanatio), noun of action from past participle stem of explanare "to make plain or clear, explain," literally "make level, flatten," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + planus "flat" (see plane (n.1)).

noun clarification; reason

Example sentences :

He started at the words, and looked eagerly in her face for an explanation.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

There could probably be no concealment, certainly no explanation.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Harry turned to Philip and spoke to him, shouting in his ear the explanation.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

"I can't tell you what I mean," he was saying in explanation.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

There must have been a sound, and he glanced over to the trapper for an explanation.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Your sudden departure needs no other explanation to the household than this telegram.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

After his explanation Hank withdrew to the darkest corner of the room and was silent.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Thackeray's own explanation was more characteristic than convincing.
Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson

She offered no explanation, no excuse, merely stated the fact in all its finality.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

The explanation belongs to the department of meteorology, and not to astronomy.
Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 » by Various

Synonyms for explanation

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