nonexplanation

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noun

A supposed explanation that fails to explain.

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Meanings

nounnonexplanation (plural nonexplanations)

plural nonexplanations

  1. A supposed explanation that fails to explain.

    Despite her stumbling nonexplanation, Tony began to understand what was in Carson's mind.

    1996, Peg Sutherland, Queen of the Dixie Drive-In, page 169
    1 more example

    Instead of clear knowledge of its meaning, this gesture prompts a series of confused nonexplanations.

    2009, Victoria Wohl, Love among the Ruins, page 207

Origin

From non- + explanation.

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APA

nonexplanation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonexplanation

MLA

“nonexplanation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonexplanation. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “nonexplanation,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonexplanation.

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