Hypernym

noun

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

Part_meronym

noun

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

noun

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

explanation 1

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

Derivationally related form

verb

define

Hyponym

noun

an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity

noun

a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes

noun

an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon

noun

a statement in explanation of some action or belief

noun

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

Part_holonym

noun

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

noun

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

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