Definition: 1. A statement, fact, or situation that tells you why something happened; a reason given for something. 2. A statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.. 3. Thought that makes something comprehensible. 4. The act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible.
Use 'explanation' in a sentence:
1. It's the only explanation I can think of.
2. There is, in my view, a simple explanation.
3. 'I had to see you,' he said, by way of explanation.
4. The only plausible explanation is that he forgot.
5. His only explanation was that he must have brought them home in order to continue his work.
6. That explanation squares with the facts, doesn't it.
7. His explanation sounds reasonable to me.
8. If the explanation is right, two things follow.
9. How do you know that this explanation is wrong?
10. My explanation was cut off by loud protests.
11. She left the room abruptly without explanation.
12. Her explanation certainly sounded believable.
13. She demanded an immediate explanation.
14. He did not offer any explanation for his behaviour.
15. Their water was turned off weeks ago without explanation.
16. I confess myself bewildered by their explanation.
17. His explanation has a ring of truth about it.
18. There is a strong element of truth to each of these explanations.
19. She didn't give an adequate explanation for being late.
20. I want an explanation from you, Jeremy.
21. Her explanation was patently ridiculous.
22. She gave me an unlikely explanation for her behaviour.
23. There was a logical explanation.
24. No explanation was offered, still less an apology.
25. There is no rational explanation for his actions.
26. He didn't get a decent explanation.
27. You can reduce long explanations to simple charts or diagrams.
28. The book opens with an explanation of why some drugs are banned.
29. She'll cook up a convincing explanation.
30. Such an explanation seems too simple, and too obvious.
31. For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5.
32. Her explanation did not satisfy the teacher.
33. I am not satisfied with your explanation and intend to take the matter further.
34. I'd like an explanation.
35. I think you owe us an explanation.
36. It is possible that there's an explanation for all this.
37. It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation.
38. I didn't believe her explanation but I bit my tongue.
39. This explanation is wanting in many respects.
40. The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.
