explanation: meaning and words from its letters
11 letters · 20 letter points · starts with E · ends with N
Meaning of explanation
noun
- countable, uncountable
The act or process of explaining.
Example: The explanation was long and drawn-out.
- countable, uncountable
Something that explains or makes understandable.
Example: An explanation for the UFO sightings was easily found.
- countable, uncountable
A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation.
Listed forms: explanations, explaination.
Source: Wiktionary — explanation.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
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noun
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is explanation in our word lists?
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| American English | Found |
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Letter-value score of explanation
E(1) + X(8) + P(3) + L(1) + A(1) + N(1) + A(1) + T(1) + I(1) + O(1) + N(1) = 20 points.
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Anagrams of explanation
0 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
No other single-word anagram was found in our standard list.
Shorter words from explanation
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