explanation
intermediateB1/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ · ex-pla-na-tion
A statement or account that makes something clear.
Meanings
A statement or account that makes something clear.
ایک بیان یا بیان جس سے کسی چیز کو واضح کیا جائے۔
وضاحت
wazahat
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
- detailed explanation
- simple explanation
- clear explanation
Example Sentences
The teacher provided an explanation for the complex topic.
استاد نے پیچیدہ موضوع کی وضاحت فراہم کی۔
Ustaad ne pechida mauzoo ki wazahat faraham ki.
Can you give me a brief explanation of the procedure?
کیا آپ مجھے اس طریقے کی مختصر وضاحت دے سکتے ہیں؟
Kya aap mujhe is tareeqay ki mukhtasar wazahat de sakte hain?
Her explanation helped everyone understand the concept better.
اس کی وضاحت نے سب کو تصور کو بہتر طور پر سمجھنے میں مدد دی۔
Us ki wazahat ne sab ko tasawwur ko behtar tor par samajhne mein madad di.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'explanation' as 'extra plan' to clarify the content.
Imagine a teacher drawing on a board to clarify concepts.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہر ایک بات کی وضاحت کا ہنر ہے انسانی زندگی میں
Har aik baat ki wazahat ka hunar hai insani zindagi mein
Every aspect of clarity is an art in human life.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
وضاحت کا وقت اگلے لمحے کی وضاحت کرتا ہے۔
Wazahat ka waqt aglay lamhay ki wazahat karta hai.
The time of explanation clarifies the next moment.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "explanatio" — the act of making plain or clear
First known use: 15th century
The word has evolved from the Latin term 'explanatio', which combines 'ex' (out) and 'planus' (flat, clear). In English, it has been used since the 15th century.