Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: explanation
IPA transcription: [,ɛksplən'eɪʃən]
Pronunciations of explanation
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: explanation, account
    Meaning: 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"
  • Synonyms: explanation
    Meaning: thought that makes something comprehensible
Usage examples
  • The orthodox explanation:
  • I feel some explanation is due
  • I demand an instant explanation.'
  • But there is a deeper explanation.
  • That's the scientific explanation."
  • 'Did you have any explanation with him?
  • But I never could understand the explanation.
  • "Did he give any explanation of his conduct?"
  • For the rest I have some explanation to make.
  • But the first explanation came from Andy Lumm.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Universe, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording William the Conqueror, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Lev Landau, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording CSI effect, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Helium, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Thomas Jefferson, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Martin Luther, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Big Bang, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Cheese, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Parity of zero, License CC BY-SA 4.0