Explaination

Explaination is a nonstandard spelling of explanation. The standard noun is explanation, used to denote the act or result of explaining or the clarification of a concept. In formal writing and most reference works, explaination is considered incorrect or a misspelling, though readers may encounter it in informal text or typographical errors.

Explanation derives from Latin explanatio, from explanare "to make clear, unfold." There is no separate etymology for explaination; it is simply a misspelling of explanation.

An explanation is a statement or set of statements that makes something intelligible by describing causes, mechanisms, reasons, or processes. Explanations can be causal, descriptive, or normative, and they may frame phenomena within a theoretical context or practical guidance. Explanations often answer the questions who, what, where, when, why, and how.

Quality considerations: clarity, accuracy, relevance, and sufficiency of supporting evidence. Effective explanations anticipate alternative interpretations, avoid irrelevant details, and adapt to the audience. In education and journalism, explanations are often accompanied by examples, diagrams, or demonstrations. The term explaination does not carry a distinct meaning in standard use and is generally avoided in quality writing.