Analysis
Analysis noun - The separation and identification of the parts of a whole.
Explanation and analysis are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Explanation" instead a noun "Analysis".
Explanation
Explanation noun - A statement that makes something clear.
Usage example: an explanation of photosynthesis that most museum visitors will be able to understand
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Synonyms for Explanation
Analysis and explanation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Analysis" instead a noun "Explanation".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- reasoning and analysis
- reasoning and explanation
- construction and analysis
- construction and explanation
- report and analysis
- report and explanation
- summary and analysis
- summary and explanation
- reason and analysis
- reason and explanation
- exposition and analysis
- exposition and explanation
- resolution and analysis
- resolution and explanation
How words are described
| good | good analysis | good explanation |
| full | full analysis | full explanation |
| long | long analysis | long explanation |
| detailed | detailed analysis | detailed explanation |
| Other adjectives: usual, brief, perfect, complete, proper, accurate, logical, actual, thorough, real, little, quick, interesting, new, further, official, scientific, lengthy, technical, in-depth. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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For an explanation of why the genres are so linked, see the analysis page on Speculative Fiction.
Source: Science Fantasy -
Atomic powerplants around the galaxy have for many years been exploding, turning into all-consuming, all-polluting, inexorably-growing fireballs that defy analysis, explanation or control.
Source: Literature / Lensman - Go to a work's Analysis sub-page to get a more detailed explanation of its central theme—or add your own insight.
Source: Central Theme
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