noun

1. The act or process of explaining.

   “The explanation was long and drawn-out.”

2. Something that explains, makes understandable.

   “An explanation for the UFO sightings was easily found.”

3. A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation.

Synonyms: clarification, elaboration, elucidation, explaining, femsplaining, mansplaining, mansplanation