EXPLANATION Synonyms
There are 14 synonyms of the word
explanation.
(exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word explanation. (close relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word explanation. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for EXPLANATION
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | account | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | clarification | nounn | ||||
| 3 | elucidation | nounn | ||||
| 4 | commentary | nounn | ||||
| 5 | definition | nounn | ||||
| 6 | description | nounn | ||||
| 7 | exposition | nounn | ||||
| 8 | illustration | nounn | ||||
| 9 | interpretation | nounn | ||||
| 10 | narration | nounn | ||||
| 11 | portrayal | nounn | ||||
| 12 | presentation | nounn | ||||
| 13 | elaboration | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 14 | explaining | verbv |
Best Hypernyms For EXPLANATION
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
explanation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
account
cerebration
clarification
description
elaboration
exposition
intellection
interpretation
justification
mentation
reasoning
statement
thinking
thought
Phrases (2)
speech actthought process
