Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nonexplanation

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: non-ex-pla-na-tion
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A supposed explanation that fails to explain.

Example Sentences

"Despite her stumbling nonexplanation, Tony began to understand what was in Carson's mind."
"Instead of clear knowledge of its meaning, this gesture prompts a series of confused nonexplanations."

Etymology

From non- + explanation.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: non

Inflected Forms

nonexplanations (plural)

Questions

What does nonexplanation mean?: A supposed explanation that fails to explain.
Where does nonexplanation come from?: From non- + explanation.

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