explanation
/ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/
ex · pla · na · tion
ˌeks · plə · ˈneɪ · ʃn
English Definition
n. reason or justification
Significado en Español
explicación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giải thích
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Example Sentence
The teacher gave a clear explanation.
老师做了清楚的解释。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
explain(interpreted)+tion.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “explanation”:
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A
description
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B
narrative
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C
clarification
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D
discussion
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C — clarification.
“explanation” means n. reason or justification
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The teacher gave a clear ______ of why the experiment had failed.
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A
explanation
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B
question
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C
mystery
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D
secret
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A — explanation.
“explanation” means n. reason or justification
Common questions about “explanation”
What does “explanation” mean?
explanation — n. reason or justification. In Chinese: 解释，说明.
How do you pronounce “explanation”?
explanation is pronounced /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ex · pla · na · tion.
How do you use “explanation” in a sentence?
The teacher gave a clear explanation. (老师做了清楚的解释。)
What are synonyms for “explanation”?
clarification, reason — all close in meaning to explanation (n. reason or justification).
Is “explanation” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. explanation appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “explanation”?
explain(interpreted)+tion.
