ஆங்கிலம்

explanation

gb/ˌɛksplənˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɛksplənˈeɪʃən/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1600
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பெயர்ச்சொல் A2 entity
1

a statement that clarifies something

Words that help you understand something better.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: give [someone] an explanation of [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'explanation' with 'excuse'. An explanation gives information to help someone understand, while an excuse is often a reason for doing something wrong or failing to do something.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
clarification (Emphasizes the act of making something less confusing.) | description (Focuses more on telling what something is like, not always on making it clearer.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
confusion (The state of not understanding; the opposite of clarity.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
clear explanation |give an explanation |detailed explanation |brief explanation |seek an explanation
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication |education |daily life
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The teacher gave a clear explanation of the new rules.
  • His explanation helped me understand the process.
  • She asked for an explanation about the delay.
  • The police demanded an explanation for his actions.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I need an explanation of this word.
  • The teacher gave an explanation of the game.
  • Can you give me an explanation?
  • He gave a short explanation.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 entity
2

a reason for an action or event

A reason you give for why something happened.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: give [someone] an explanation for [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may use 'because' directly instead of forming a noun phrase with 'explanation'. For example, 'I want because you were late' is incorrect; it should be 'I want an explanation for why you were late'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
justification (A reason meant to defend or support an action.) | reason (A general term for why something happened, not always given formally.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
mystery (Something without a known reason or cause.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
reasonable explanation |offer an explanation |demand an explanation
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication |daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • He gave no explanation for his absence.
  • There is a simple explanation for this mistake.
  • The manager demanded an explanation for the missing money.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I want an explanation for your late arrival.
  • She gave an explanation for her choice.
  • He had no explanation for the noise.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
explanation
IPA
GB/ˌɛksplənˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɛksplənˈeɪʃən/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
ex - plan - a - tion (4 அசைகள்)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: explanation
  • Plural: explanation, explanations
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
explanations noun
Core family
explain verb A2
Related words
explanatory adjective B2 explainer noun explainable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unexplainable adjective
Advanced or less common
explicable adjective inexplicable adjective C1 inexplicably adverb C1
சொற்றொடர்கள்

by way of explanation

1
/bˈaɪ wˈeɪ əv ˌɛksplənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

used to introduce clarification

Used before giving more information to help someone understand what you mean.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • By way of explanation, let me tell you what happened yesterday.
  • She offered, by way of explanation, that she had been ill.

owe someone an explanation

1
/ˈoʊ sˈʌmwˌʌn ən ˌɛksplənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

be required to give a reason

To have a duty to tell someone the reason for something you did.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • You owe me an explanation for disappearing last night.
  • He owes his team an explanation about the decision.

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