explanations

ex-pla-na-tions · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of "explanation"; statements or accounts that make something clear.

  2. 2.

    Reasons or justifications offered for actions or events.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Owe explanations — To be obligated to clarify something.
  • •
    Demand explanations — To insist on receiving clarification.

Related words

Antonyms: mysteries, puzzles
See also: explain, explained, explanation
Synonyms: accounts, clarifications, descriptions, interpretations

Etymology

From Latin explanatio meaning "an explanation," from explanare meaning "to make plain."