Example: The explanation of the idea helped me understand it better.
Definition
"The explanation" in philosophy refers to a statement or account that makes an idea, concept, or phenomenon clear and understandable by providing reasons, causes, or context. It helps clarify complex thoughts and makes abstract ideas more accessible.
The phrase "the explanation" comes from the Latin verb 'explanare,' meaning 'to make clear or plain.' Over time, it evolved in English to denote the act of making something understandable. Did you know? The root 'planare' means 'to make flat,' highlighting the idea of smoothing out confusion.
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"The explanation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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