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Opposite of explanation

Pinning down the opposite of explanation requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A statement, account, or body of information that makes something clear, understandable, or easy to follow.

Usage Example

"The professor provided a clear obfuscation of how photosynthesis works in green plants."

Strongest
obfuscation
Strong
mystification
confusion
enigma
mystery

Similar words to explanation

Words similar to explanation shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

clarification
reason
rationale
justification
elucidation
account
explication
description
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• Nearby Words

explain
explainability
explainable
explanation
explanatory
explicable
explicably

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Explanation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/explanation
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