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Explaining: meaning, definitions and examples

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explaining

 

[ ɪkˈspleɪ.nɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action, description

Explaining refers to the act of making something clear or easy to understand. It involves breaking down complex information and presenting it in a way that is accessible to the audience. This process may include providing examples, illustrations, or comparisons to enhance comprehension. Explaining is a crucial skill in teaching, communication, and conveying information effectively.

Synonyms

clarifying, describing, elucidating, interpreting

Examples of usage

  • The teacher is explaining the math problem.
  • Can you explain how this machine works?
  • He spent hours explaining his theory to the group.

Translations

Translations of the word "explaining" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explicando

🇮🇳 व्याख्या करना

🇩🇪 erklären

🇮🇩 menjelaskan

🇺🇦 пояснення

🇵🇱 wyjaśnianie

🇯🇵 説明する

🇫🇷 expliquant

🇪🇸 explicando

🇹🇷 açıklamak

🇰🇷 설명하는

🇸🇦 شرح

🇨🇿 vysvětlování

🇸🇰 vysvetľovanie

🇨🇳 解释

🇸🇮 razlaganje

🇮🇸 útskýring

🇰🇿 түсіндіру

🇬🇪 განმარტება

🇦🇿 izah etmə

🇲🇽 explicando

Etymology

The word 'explain' originates from the Latin verb 'explanare', which means 'to make plain or clear'. This term comprises 'ex-', meaning 'out', and 'planare', meaning 'to level or smooth'. Over time, it evolved through Old French as 'explaner' before entering the English lexicon in the late Middle Ages. The concept of explaining has always been closely tied to the sharing of knowledge and communication, reflecting humanity's desire to understand and make sense of the world around us. It emphasizes the importance of clarity in discourse and the ability to convey meaning effectively to others.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,968, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.