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20 points
English
11 letters
Very common
Commonness #2,758
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˌɛksplʌnˈeɪʃʌn/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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plural explanations
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or op
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
informationstationsituationconversationoperationinvestigationlocationnationvacationeducationreputationimaginationgenerationorganizationinvitationpopulation
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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