Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Explanation”
words or information that help someone understand something
Word Family of Explanation
What is the noun of explanation? — explanation
What is the verb of explanation? — explain
What is the adjective of explanation? — explanatory
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The teacher gave a clear explanation of the lesson. A1
- I asked for an explanation of why the meeting was cancelled. A2
- His explanation made the difficult concept much easier to understand. B1
Origin and Word Formation of Explanation
from explain + -tion suffix; French explication (the act of explaining)
Common Word Form Mistakes with Explanation
Wrong: The explanations are so much clear.
Correct: The explanations are so clear.
'So much' is used for uncountable nouns or adjective intensity. With adjectives use 'so' alone.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Explanation
What are the word forms of “explanation”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “explanation”?
“explanation” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “explanation” come from?
from explain + -tion suffix; French explication (the act of explaining)