1. A statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure, operation or circumstances etc.
   "the explanation was very simple";
   - account
    
2. Thought that makes something comprehensible
   "The teacher's explanation of the complex theory made it accessible to the students"
    
3. The act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible
   "I heard his explanation of the accident"

Derived forms: explanations

Type of: cerebration, intellection, mentation [technical], speech act, statement, thinking, thought, thought process

Encyclopedia: Explanation