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Quick definitions from Macmillan ( ) Provided by Quick definitions from WordNet (explanation) ▸ noun:  thought that makes something comprehensible ▸ noun:  a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc. ("The explanation was very simple") ▸ noun:  the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible ("I heard his explanation of the accident") ▸ Word origin