Explanation synonyms

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.

Another word for explanation

1. description

Clarification, commentary, deciphering, decoding, delineation, demonstration, description, elucidation, exegesis, explication, exposition, expounding, gloss, illustration, interpretation, report, resolution, simplification, solution, statement, translation, version, and the why and wherefore are all synonyms for explanation.

2. justification

Account, alibi, apologia, defence, excuse, justification, mitigation, rationale, rationalization, reason, vindication, and extenuation are all another word for explanation.

Explanation synonym statistics

Explanation synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 5, 9, and 14 letters and 3 synonyms with 6, 7, and 13 letters. 4 synonyms with 8 letters and 5 synonyms with 10 letters.

7 synonyms with 11 letters and 1 synonym with 12, and 15 letters. For a total of 33 another word for explanation.

Explanation sentences

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.

Related Words for explanation

  1. Proliferation
    • Synonyms: Expansion, growth
    • Opposites: reduction, decline
    • Part of speech: noun
  2. Concentration
    • Synonyms: close attention, close thought
    • Opposites: inattention, distraction
    • Part of speech: noun
  3. Companion
    • Synonyms: associate, partner
    • Opposites: enemy, stranger
    • Part of speech: noun
  4. Session
    • Synonyms: meeting, sitting
    • Opposites: interruption, break
    • Part of speech: noun
  5. Functionality
    • Synonyms: Capability, usability
    • Opposites: dysfunction, inefficiency
    • Part of speech: noun
  6. Irrational
    • Synonyms: unreasonable, illogical
    • Opposites: rational, logical
    • Part of speech: adjective
  7. Aspiration
    • Synonyms: desire, hope
    • Opposites: apathy, indifference
    • Part of speech: noun
  8. Aforementioned
    • Synonyms: Previously mentioned, above-mentioned
    • Opposites: subsequent, following
    • Part of speech: adjective
  9. Progression
    • Synonyms: development, progress
    • Opposites: regression, decline
    • Part of speech: noun
  10. Prediction
    • Synonyms: forecast, prophecy
    • Opposites: retrospection, recollection
    • Part of speech: noun
  11. Region
    • Synonyms: Area, zone
    • Opposites: whole, entirety
    • Part of speech: noun
  12. In the region of
    • Synonyms: approximately, about
    • Opposites: exactly, precisely
    • Part of speech: preposition
  13. Compensation
    • Synonyms: recompense, repayment
    • Opposites: penalty, deprivation
    • Part of speech: noun
  14. Native
    • Synonyms: indigenous, original
    • Opposites: immigrant, non-native
    • Part of speech: adjective
  15. Fortunately
    • Synonyms: luckily, happily
    • Opposites: unfortunately, regrettably
    • Part of speech: adverb
  16. Revelation
    • Synonyms: disclosure, surprising fact
    • Opposites: keeping, covering up
    • Part of speech: noun
  17. Questionable
    • Synonyms: controversial, contentious
    • Opposites: certain, indisputable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  18. Negative
    • Synonyms: pessimistic, defeatist
    • Opposites: positive, optimistic, constructive, good
    • Part of speech: adjective
  19. Plausible
    • Synonyms: credible, reasonable
    • Opposites: unlikely, improbable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  20. Devotion
    • Synonyms: loyalty, faithfulness
    • Opposites: disloyalty, indifference, hatred
    • Part of speech: noun
  21. Fortunate
    • Synonyms: lucky, favoured
    • Opposites: unfortunate, unlucky
    • Part of speech: adjective
  22. Exploitation
    • Synonyms: taking advantage, making use
    • Opposites: benevolence, altruism
    • Part of speech: noun
  23. Retention
    • Synonyms: Preservation, maintenance
    • Opposites: loss, forgetfulness
    • Part of speech: noun
  24. Captivating
    • Synonyms: Entrancing, mesmerizing
    • Opposites: boring, uninteresting
    • Part of speech: adjective
  25. Validation
    • Synonyms: Confirmation, approval
    • Opposites: rejection, disapproval
    • Part of speech: noun
  26. Situation
    • Synonyms: circumstances, set of circumstances
    • Opposites: chaos, disorganization
    • Part of speech: noun
  27. Portion
    • Synonyms: part, piece
    • Opposites: whole, entirety
    • Part of speech: noun
  28. Formation
    • Synonyms: emergence, coming into being
    • Opposites: destruction, disappearance, dissolution
    • Part of speech: noun
  29. Attraction
    • Synonyms: appeal, attractiveness
    • Opposites: repulsion, aversion
    • Part of speech: noun
  30. Subordinate
    • Synonyms: lower-ranking, junior
    • Opposites: central, major, chief
    • Part of speech: adjective
  31. Replacement
    • Synonyms: Substitute, alternative
    • Opposites: original, substitution
    • Part of speech: noun
  32. Distinction
    • Synonyms: difference, contrast
    • Opposites: similarity, uniformity
    • Part of speech: noun
  33. Instruction
    • Synonyms: order, command
    • Opposites: confusion, misguidance
    • Part of speech: noun
  34. Champion
    • Synonyms: winner, title-holder
    • Opposites: opponent, critic
    • Part of speech: noun
  35. Systematic
    • Synonyms: structured, methodical
    • Opposites: disorganized, chaotic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  36. Composition
    • Synonyms: make-up, constitution
    • Opposites: disorganization, disarray
    • Part of speech: noun
  37. Degradation
    • Synonyms: humiliation, shame
    • Opposites: improvement, upliftment
    • Part of speech: noun
  38. Distraction
    • Synonyms: diversion, interruption
    • Opposites: focus, concentration
    • Part of speech: noun
  39. Destination
    • Synonyms: journey's end, end of the line
    • Opposites: origin, starting point
    • Part of speech: noun
  40. Volatile
    • Synonyms: evaporative, vaporous
    • Opposites: stable, constant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  41. Landscape
    • Synonyms: scenery, countryside
    • Opposites: skyline, interior
    • Part of speech: noun
  42. Passion
    • Synonyms: affection, anger
    • Opposites: apathy, calm, calmness
    • Part of speech: noun
  43. Melancholy
    • Synonyms: desolation, sadness
    • Opposites: cheerfulness, happiness
    • Part of speech: noun
  44. Plant
    • Synonyms: herb, flower
    • Opposites: animal, inanimate
    • Part of speech: noun
  45. Division
    • Synonyms: dividing, dividing up
    • Opposites: unity, integration
    • Part of speech: noun
  46. Inclusion
    • Synonyms: incorporation, addition
    • Opposites: exclusion, omission
    • Part of speech: noun
  47. Innate
    • Synonyms: inborn, natural
    • Opposites: acquired, learned
    • Part of speech: adjective
  48. Nonchalant
    • Synonyms: calm, cool
    • Opposites: anxious, concerned
    • Part of speech: adjective
  49. Pretentious
    • Synonyms: affected, ostentatious
    • Opposites: natural, unaffected
    • Part of speech: adjective
  50. Institution
    • Synonyms: organization, establishment
    • Opposites: dismissal, defrocking, halting, cancellation, ending
    • Part of speech: noun
  51. Pragmatic
    • Synonyms: practical, matter-of-fact
    • Opposites: impractical, unrealistic, idealistic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  52. Conservative
    • Synonyms: traditionalist, traditional
    • Opposites: left-winger, liberal, socialist
    • Part of speech: adjective
  53. Manipulation
    • Synonyms: Maneuvering, handling
    • Opposites: honesty, transparency
    • Part of speech: noun
  54. Dimension
    • Synonyms: proportions, measurements
    • Opposites: flatness, monodimensionality
    • Part of speech: noun
  55. Imagination
    • Synonyms: imaginative faculty, creative power
    • Opposites: reality, fact
    • Part of speech: noun