EXPLANTATIONS Synonyms

• an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on

• an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding

• a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

• thought that makes something comprehensible

• the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible

• the act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc.

• a detailed explanation of the meaning of something

• a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

• the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

• an explanation that results from interpreting something

• an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

• a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work

• naming explicitly

• (patent law) a document drawn up by the applicant for a patent of invention that provides an explicit and detailed description of the nature and use of an invention

• a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement