n. Function: noun
1 something that makes clear what is obscure FF1C; sought some explanation of the difficult passage FF1E;
Synonyms: construal, construction, exegesis, explication, exposé, exposition, interpretation
Related Words: disentanglement, unscrambling; enlightenment, illumination; definition, meaning; resolution, solution; demonstration, example, exemplification, illustration
2 a statement of causes, grounds, or motives FF1C; refused an explanation for her act FF1E;
Synonyms: account, justification, rationale, rationalization, reason
Related Words: grounds; motive