- explainer
- explain ► VERB 1) make clear by giving a detailed description. 2) give a reason or justification for. 3) (explain oneself) excuse or justify one's motives or conduct. 4) (explain away) minimize the significance of (something awkward) by giving an excuse or justification.DERIVATIVES explainable adjective explainer noun explanation noun.ORIGIN Latin explanare, from planus 'plain' .
English terms dictionary. 2015.