Explanation and Refutation

Explanation

Explanation noun - A statement that makes something clear.
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Synonyms for Explanation

Refutation and explanation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refutation" instead a noun "Explanation".

Nearby Words: explain, explanatory, explaining

Refutation

Refutation noun - Something (as an argument) that serves to disprove.

Explanation and refutation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explanation" instead a noun "Refutation".

Nearby Words: refute, refuted, refutable, refuting
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