Hypernym

statement 1

noun

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

Part_meronym

explicandum 1

noun

(logic) a statement of something (a fact or thing or expression) to be explained

explanans 1

noun

(logic) statements that explain the explicandum; the explanatory premises

account 4

noundomain: communication

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

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

Examples

1.I expected a brief account
2.the explanation was very simple

Synonyms

explanation 1
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

Derivationally related form

account 4

verb

furnish a justifying analysis or explanation

account 3

verb

to give an account or representation of in words

Hyponym

simplification 1

noun

an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity

accounting 1

noun

a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes

reason 2

noun

an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon

justification 2

noun

a statement in explanation of some action or belief

exposition 3

noun

an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse

Part_holonym

explicandum 1

noun

(logic) a statement of something (a fact or thing or expression) to be explained

explanans 1

noun

(logic) statements that explain the explicandum; the explanatory premises