Explanation
Explanation noun - A statement that makes something clear.
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Synonyms for Explanation
Why and explanation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Why" instead a noun "Explanation".
Why
Why noun - Something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing.
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Synonyms for Why
Explanation and why are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explanation" instead a noun "Why".
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Why and Explanation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/explanation/why
Explanation & Why. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/explanation/why>.
Why or Explanation. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/explanation/why.
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