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explanations vs explanation

Both "explanations" and "explanation" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Explanation" is singular, referring to a single clarification or description, while "explanations" is the plural form, used when referring to multiple clarifications or descriptions.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1298 views

explanations

This is correct when referring to multiple clarifications or descriptions.

Use "explanations" when you need to talk about more than one clarification or description.
  • The enormity of this decision warrants more plausible explanations.
  • Parliament is still waiting for explanations from those governments.
  • See also note 2.5 for further explanations concerning long-term pre-financing.
  • France has not contested these explanations.
  • Other times we leave people searching for explanations.
  • They want explanations and answers for... Well, all this.
  • Such explanations should not in itself constitute a personal recommendation.
  • It did not therefore provide explanations on compatibility criteria.
  • Maybe your explanations have been genuine.
  • The problem is your explanations aren't always true.
  • Clearly, there's a need for more explanations.
  • These explanations are supplemented in greater detail by the ECB's Monthly Bulletin.
  • The other two are mere explanations in order to solve potential application doubts regarding the scope.
  • Conflicting explanations have been put forward to account for shrinking cod stocks.
  • Both our wives heard 20 years of very good explanations.
  • I will not bore myself with explanations you could not possibly understand.
  • You owe no one any explanations, Miss Rohan.
  • There could be alternative explanations for all of this.
  • There are a dozen explanations for what you're seeing here.
  • After I saw the documentary where you talked about the scientific explanations of near-death experiences.

Alternatives:

  • multiple explanations
  • various clarifications
  • several descriptions
  • numerous clarifications
  • a variety of explanations

explanation

This is correct when referring to a single clarification or description.

Use "explanation" when you need to talk about a single clarification or description.

Alternatives:

  • a clarification
  • a description
  • a single explanation
  • one clarification
  • a single description

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