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explaination
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
'explanation' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to describe something that provides an understanding of the meaning of something or why something happened. For example, "The professor gave an explanation as to why students should attend every class."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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Ludwig's wrap-up
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
18 human-written examples
It is difficult to explain on multi-dimensional space, so we use a one dimension model for explaination.
Science
I'm not going to get into the specifics of the RDFa standard (if you'd like a more thorough explaination you can find one here and here).
News & Media
An explaination for this is that in this case there will be no bias, while the open loop methods may have a bias that depends on the controller parameters.
Science
No further explaination necessary.
News & Media
The explaination hasn't stopped Americans United for Separation of Church and State from filing a formal complaint, asking the Internal Revenue Service to investigate the diocese and claiming that the sermon was poltical at its core.
News & Media
A potential explaination is that an intact nigrostriatal pathway may be necessary for stimulant enhancement of locomotor activity [33].
Science
These data suggest that IFN-β mediates the DNA vaccine-conferred downregulation of IL-17 responses in the spleen, and is a likely explaination why pMOG-IFNbeta vaccination does not protect against EAE.
Science
One potential explaination for these observations is that the binding of the antibody to the phosphorylated residue protects it from threonine phosphatase activity which otherwise dephosphorylates the other sites during the immunoprecipitation process.
Science
We have no explaination for the higher risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
Science
Another explaination could also be the epistatic intereactions which importance differs among the heterotic pools.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
1 human-written examples
He said: possible explainations included that "incoming intelligence reports were routinely destroyed" and no clear records were kept of what was destroyed.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always double-check the spelling of "explanation" to ensure accuracy in your writing.
Common error
Avoid misspelling "explanation" as "explaination". Use spell-check or proofread carefully to catch this error.
Source & Trust
81%
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Linguistic Context
The word "explaination" is a misspelling and therefore does not function correctly as a noun. It is intended to represent the act of making something understandable. Despite the misspelling, Ludwig shows examples of its attempted usage in various contexts.
Frequent in
Science
61%
News & Media
28%
Formal & Business
11%
Less common in
Formal & Business
11%
Science
61%
News & Media
28%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The word "explaination" is a common misspelling of the word "explanation". Despite its frequent occurrence across various sources, including scientific journals, news outlets, and business documents as shown by Ludwig, it remains grammatically incorrect. The intended meaning is to provide clarity or understanding, and while Ludwig provides examples of its usage, it's crucial to use the correct spelling, which is "explanation". Always proofread or use spell-check to avoid this error.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
explanation
This is the correct spelling of the word.
reasoning
Focuses on the logical process behind a conclusion.
justification
Emphasizes the validity or rightness of an action or belief.
rationale
Highlights the underlying reasons or principles.
account
Offers a detailed description of an event or situation.
clarification
Focuses on making something clearer or easier to understand.
elucidation
Suggests a detailed and thorough explanation.
interpretation
Presents a particular understanding or perspective.
exposition
Provides a comprehensive explanation or analysis.
definition
States the precise meaning of a term or concept.
FAQs
How do I correctly spell "explaination"?
The correct spelling is "explanation".
What is the definition of "explanation"?
An "explanation" is a statement or account that makes something clear.
What can I say instead of "explanation"?
You can use alternatives like "reasoning", "justification", or "rationale".
Is "explaination" ever a correct spelling?
No, "explaination" is always a misspelling. The correct spelling is "explanation".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
81%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested