Apologia, clarification, account, and alibi are all synonyms for explanation. Clarification and confusion are antonyms of explanation. And here are 36 another word for explanation.
1. description
2. justification
The noun "explanation" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 5 letters, 3 synonyms with 6 letters, 3 synonyms with 7 letters, 4 synonyms with 8 letters, 2 synonyms with 9 letters, 5 synonyms with 10 letters, 7 synonyms with 11 letters, 1 synonym with 12 letters, 3 synonyms with 13 letters, 2 synonyms with 14 letters, and 1 synonym with 15 letters, for a total of 33 synonyms for explanation.
The teacher gave an explanation of the assignment.
His explanation was simple but effective.
I need a clear explanation of the process.
Her detailed explanation solved the problem.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Subordinate | Central, major, chief | Lower-ranking, junior |
| Replacement | Original, substitution | Substitute, alternative |
| Distinction | Similarity, uniformity | Difference, contrast |
| Instruction | Confusion, misguidance | Order, command |
| Champion | Opponent, critic | Winner, title-holder |
| Systematic | Disorganized, chaotic | Structured, methodical |
| Composition | Disorganization, disarray | Make-up, constitution |
| Degradation | Improvement, upliftment | Humiliation, shame |
| Distraction | Focus, concentration | Diversion, interruption |
| Destination | Origin, starting point | Journey's end, end of the line |
| Volatile | Stable, constant | Evaporative, vaporous |
| Landscape | Skyline, interior | Scenery, countryside |
| Passion | Apathy, calm, calmness | Affection, anger |
| Melancholy | Cheerfulness, happiness | Desolation, sadness |
| Plant | Animal, inanimate | Herb, flower |
| Division | Unity, integration | Dividing, dividing up |
| Inclusion | Exclusion, omission | Incorporation, addition |
| Innate | Acquired, learned | Inborn, natural |
| Nonchalant | Anxious, concerned | Calm, cool |
| Pretentious | Natural, unaffected | Affected, ostentatious |
| Institution | Dismissal, defrocking, halting, cancellation, ending | Organization, establishment |
| Pragmatic | Impractical, unrealistic, idealistic | Practical, matter-of-fact |
| Conservative | Left-winger, liberal, socialist | Traditionalist, traditional |
| Manipulation | Honesty, transparency | Maneuvering, handling |
| Dimension | Flatness, monodimensionality | Proportions, measurements |
| Imagination | Reality, fact | Imaginative faculty, creative power |
| Opposition | Support, agreement | Resistance, hostility |
| Affection | Indifference, hostility | Fondness, love |
| Manifestation | Concealment, hiddenness | Display, expression |
| Conviction | Uncertainty, doubt | Belief, opinion |
| Expansion | Summary, abridgement | Growth, increase in size |
| Correlation | Disconnection, divergence | Connection, association |
| Pioneer | Follower, imitator | Settler, colonist |
| Land | Take off fly off | Terra firma, dry land |
| In fashion | Out of style, outdated | Fashionable, in vogue |
| Fashion | Disorganization, neglect | Vogue, trend |
| Complacent | Dissatisfied, humble | Smug, self-satisfied |
| Narrative | Silence, summary | Account, story |
| Relative to | Independent of, unrelated to | In relation to, concerning |
| Relatively | Absolutely, distinctly | Comparatively, somewhat |
| Illusion | Reality, truth | Mirage, hallucination |
| Impression | Neglect, disregard | Feeling, sense |
| Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory, inadequate, unacceptable, poor | Adequate, all right |
| Place | Displace, remove | Put down, put |
| Operation | Inactivity, idleness | Functioning, working |
| Compatible | Incompatible, unsuitable | Harmonious, congruent |
| Section | Whole, entirety | Segment, part |
| Complaint | Praise, commendation | Protest, protestation |
| Disruption | Stability, continuity | Disturbance, disordering |
| Intimidating | Comforting, reassuring | Frightening, alarming |
| Automatically | Manually, intentionally | Instantly, spontaneously |
| Disposition | Indifference, apathy | Temperament, nature |
| Variation | Constant, uniformity, standardization | Difference, dissimilarity |
| Construction | Destruction, demolition | Building, erection |
| Junction | Separation, division | Join, joint |