explanation

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃn/

noun

wyjaśnienie

/vɨjaɕˈɲɛɲɛ/· rzeczownik

Also

wytłumaczenie(n)

Definition

A statement or account that makes something clear or gives a reason for it.

Examples

Can you give me an explanation for this delay?

Czy możesz mi podać wyjaśnienie tego opóźnienia?

His explanation was not convincing.

Jego wytłumaczenie nie było przekonujące.

Synonyms

clarification reason account

Collocations

full explanationclear explanationask for an explanation

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